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Girls' School Alliance Webinar Series

Catholic girls’ schools face challenges and opportunities that no other schools share, and they’re stronger when they face them together. The Girls Schools Alliance at Partners in Mission is the first initiative in our industry dedicated to Catholic girls’ education. 

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Session One

Engaging Alumnae Donors Across Generations

December 10, 2025

Building strong alumnae giving is both an art and a science. Join Partners in Mission for this free webinar focused on understanding how Girls’ school alumnae from different generations, Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, connect with their schools and what inspires them to give.

Session two

Board Development - Teaching Your Board Their Role in Advancement

April 24, 2026

Boards play a critical role in the advancement success of all-girls schools, yet many trustees are unclear about where governance ends and advancement begins. This webinar will help school leaders clarify the board’s role in fundraising, philanthropy, and strategic advancement, and provide practical tools for orienting, engaging, and holding trustees accountable. 

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Session Three

What the Research Tells Us: Evidence for the Value of Girls' Schools and How to Use It 

October 15, 2026

Research on girls’ education commissioned and curated by the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools makes a compelling, data-driven case for the distinctive impact of girls' school education.

 

Katie Thiemann
Meet the expert

Katie Thiemann

Katie Thiemann brings her passion for excellent, accessible Catholic education and her advancement skills to Partners in Mission as a Senior Partner. Katie recently retired from a 20-year career at Cor Jesu Academy in St. Louis, MO, where she led the Advancement and Leadership team to raise $45 million, and increased their Endowment from $2 million to $12 million.