2026 NEASC Leadership Conference

How can schools leverage summer and auxiliary programs to advance both mission and margin? SPARC Advisors David Sullivan and Bob Rojee will share national trends, growth strategies, and best practices for building sustainable auxiliary programs that strengthen enrollment, maximize campus assets, and expand institutional reach. St. Mark’s School Director of Auxiliary Programs & Operational Excellence Kristi Jacobi will share how St. Mark’s transformed its summer programming from a start-up initiative into a thriving enterprise in just three years. Attendees will also learn how creating a dedicated auxiliary leadership team elevated programming across the school through innovation, operational excellence, and community engagement. Participants will leave with practical strategies for developing mission-aligned, financially sustainable summer and auxiliary programs.