When: Day 1 – May 28, 2026 – 8:00 AM – 3:20 PM
Day 2 – May 29, 2026 – 8:00 AM – 12 PM Workshops, Team Work Time, and 1:1 Meetings
Where: Bishop Miege High School, Roeland Park, KS (5041 Reinhardt Dr, Roeland Park, KS 66205)
Who: All individuals interested in advancing Catholic schools
Why: Join us for an energizing in-person conference designed to equip Catholic school leaders, staff, and volunteers with proven tools and fresh strategies to elevate their school’s advancement efforts.
Through an inspiring keynote and hands-on breakout sessions, you’ll gain practical insights in critical areas such as development, enrollment management, donor engagement, marketing, alumni relations, strategic planning and more—leaving with actionable plans to grow your school’s mission, impact, and long-term sustainability.
Breakout session sign-ups will be sent out at a later date to those who have registered.
MORE SESSIONS COMING SOON!
Advancement is the umbrella term for all things having to do with the promotion, continuation, and enhancement of an organization. For Catholic schools, advancement plays and essential role in ensuring the vitality and sustainability of a Catholic school.
The following are included in advancement:
Anyone involved in the advancement of schools may attend. This may include, but is not limited to:
Yes! We welcome anyone involved in the advancement of Catholic schools. We truly believe we are better together and can learn from one another.
Registration is now open! Early bird registration discounts are available until April 15th! Click here to register!
In late April, registrants will be sent a form to sign up for the breakout sessions.
It is highly recommended to send a team of AT LEAST two (2) people to the conference to support implementation after the conference.
As in previous years, we anticipate 25-30 different breakout session topics. Details are presently being finalized.
Topics will cover all aspects of advancement, to include:
The cost will be announced in February.
Yes, registration is required.
The 2026 conference will be held at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kansas.
A continental breakfast, full lunch, and light snacks and drinks will be available throughout the conference. The exact menu will be shared at a later date. Alternative options will be provided for those with dietary restrictions.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to help us reduce waste.
Speakers and attendees are asked to dress business casual. We encourage layers as temperatures can vary in buildings during the summer months!
In preparation for your presentation, please complete the 2026 Advancement Conference Speaker form (your bio information, headshot, title of presentation and description, and session time availability).
In preparation for your sponsorship, please complete the 2026 Advancement Conference Sponsorship form.