Beyond Bake Sales: Transforming Fundraising into Mission-Driven Advancement

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:00 -7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Presented by John James, EdD  - Professor of Educational Leadership, Saint Louis University

Audience: All Catholic School Boards

Join us to learn about creative ways for boards to embrace philanthropy, cultivate donors, and build lasting support.

About Dr. James:

John James is a professor at Saint Louis University in the School of Education and the Institute for Catholic Education. His prior roles include Catholic school system president, high school principal, department chair, and classroom teacher. Dr. James served as chairman of the boards of the Association of Catholic Leadership Programs, Holy Redeemer School, Holy Cross Academy. He currently serves as chair of the academic affairs committee of the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary board of trustees, and on both the parish council and finance committee for his parish,  Holy Redeemer.