November 2024
Dear Allentown Central Catholic Community:
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your enthusiastic participation in our recent Campaign Feasibility Study. Thanks to your valuable insights and contributions, we have gained a deeper understanding of our community's needs and aspirations.
Your thoughtful responses have been instrumental in guiding us as we collaborate with our consultant, Ruotolo Associates, to analyze the findings of the study and develop what will be a successful plan for our upcoming campaign. The information you shared will help us shape a vision that truly reflects the hopes and dreams of the Allentown Central Catholic community.
As we countdown to our Centennial Celebration in 2026-27, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead. This milestone presents a unique opportunity for us to reflect on our rich heritage and to build a brighter future for our school and its students. Your ongoing support is vital to our success, and we look forward to working together to make this campaign a resounding triumph. Thank you once again for your participation and for being an essential part of our vibrant community. We look forward to sharing more about our campaign in the very near future.
Sincerely,
Randy Rice
Allentown Central Catholic High School Principal
May 2024
Dear Allentown Central Catholic Community:
This is an exciting time for Allentown Central Catholic High School. As we approach our Centennial Anniversary in 2026, we are preparing to launch an important effort to address much needed projects to improve our facilities, enhance the student experience, and provide funding to secure the future of our school.
These projects include:
Athletic Facilities Complex
Academic Excellence Funding and Endowment
Campus Upgrades, Improvements and Renovations
Transportation Additions
Our feasibility study assisted us in determining how to move forward. To conduct our feasibility study, we retained the services of Ruotolo Associates Inc. of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, a national firm with over 45 years of experience working with Catholic schools like ours.
The study assisted us in determining the best plan of action to proceed with the proposed plans for our school. Every member of the school community had an opportunity to participate in the feasibility study. Ruotolo Associates conducted personal interviews, a focus group, and an online survey. Your opinions are very important to us as we look to the future!
Throughout the course of this campaign, we will be sure to provide updates regarding the progress of the feasibility study.
Below is a listing of frequently asked questions about the study.
What is a feasibility study? A feasibility study is a thorough and detailed assessment of a school community’s willingness and capacity to move forward with a capital fundraising endeavor.
Why did we need a feasibility study? It is imperative for any school that wishes to have a capital campaign to raise funds for major capital projects to conduct a feasibility study to determine if the alumni, school families, and greater community are willing and able to support it. The final report will be used to validate the proposed projects and legitimize the effort amongst our school community.
What types of questions were asked? Ultimately, the feasibility study tells us who we are as a community. Topics included the strengths and weaknesses of the school and its leadership, receptivity toward the proposed projects, willingness to make a pledge commitment and willingness to volunteer for the campaign.
Who participated in the feasibility study? EVERY family was given a chance to participate. Some families were asked to participate in one-on-one interviews or focus groups and ALL families were asked to complete a brief electronic survey during the fall of 2024.
Why were some families asked to interview? Individuals/Families that have been involved with the school for a long period of time or are good volunteers were asked to interview because they are generally able to provide thorough and detailed information about school history, current school issues, and are usually able to properly evaluate necessary leadership potential in a capital campaign.
Who conducted the feasibility study? Ruotolo Associates, a philanthropic consulting firm based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with over 45 years of experience working with Catholic organizations was retained to conduct the study. We determined that Ruotolo Associates’ methodology best matched the needs of our school community.
How long did the feasibility study take, and will we see the results? The feasibility study was conducted during June and July of 2024. After the final report is presented, we will publish the results on our website and provide an update on the status of the capital campaign.
Please contact Dennis Csensits at dcsensits@acchs.info with any questions.
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