SPX Feasibility Study Summary

St. Pius X School, Inc. Board of Trustees

Dr. Noreen Duffy Copeland President

Robert Robeda Treasurer

Marijo Rymer ’64 Secretary

Msgr. Lambert Luna

Brian Nigg

J. Jill Rivera

SPX Real Estate Corporation Board of Trustees

Jerry Sais

President

Bob Arguelles ’74 Vice President

Rev. Rick Zerwas Treasurer

John Menicucci ’70 Secretary

St. Pius X School

Mike Deely Head of School

Fr. John Trambley President of School

Julie Cook, VP, Institutional Advancement

Advancement Partners

Campaign Feasibility Study

Summary Results — April 2025

Key Findings

∙ Visionary and bold Head of School who inspires confidence.

∙ Strong community connection and gratitude for the school’s impact on students and families.

∙ Proven success in academics and athletics; school on a positive growth trajectory.

∙ Middle school addition seen as a smart, strategic move for school growth.

∙ Inspiring turnaround: from near bankruptcy to a thriving leader in Catholic education.

∙ Widespread confidence in and enthus iasm for school leadership and Advancement Office.

∙ Above average Annual Fund results; 2025 gala was a huge win for the school.

∙ Overall strong support for ALL elements of the emerging case.

Priorities that resonated most with study participants (in order of importance):

∙ Academic facility improvements (classroom modernization, STEM Lab)

∙ Deferred maintenance/infrastructure updates (HVAC-Lourdes and Main Gym, new seating in Fine Arts Building-Stage 1 and Stage 2, roof repairs, window replacement, plumbing, technology wiring

∙ Track and football stadium, and soccer field

∙ New/updated locker rooms and additional gym space

∙ Building the school’s endowment

Campaign Process Overview

Feasibility Study (February - April 2025)

∙ Screened donor database (15,000 records)

∙ Developed preliminary case for support

∙ Interviewed community members (63 participants)

Planning Study (May - September 2025)

∙ Finalize case for support using findings from focus groups and surveys

∙ Identify key prospects

∙ Recruit campaign leadership

∙ Produce campaign marketing materials

∙ Hold kickoff event

St. Pius X School

5301 St. Josephs Dr. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 (505) 831-8400

www.saintpiusx.com

Major Gift Solicitation (October 2025 - July 2026)

∙ Schedule personal solicitation meetings

∙ Continue prospect identification

∙ Host follow-up events

Advancement Partners

Campaign Feasibility

Study

Summary Results — April 2025

Campaign Potential

Stakeholder interviews and prospect interest indicate a $4–$5 million goal is attainable with strong campaign execution.

Recommendations/Next Steps

∙ Commit to the preparation phase.

∙ Engage prospects in finalizing (and sequencing) funding priorities.

∙ Use the preparation phase to engage, educate, seek input from, and build excitement among repeat/long-and-loyal stakeholders AND newly identified individuals/families/foundations.

∙ Develop a compelling case for support centered on advancing the mission and impact of St. Pius X School — not just a facilities upgrade.

For more information —

Julie Cook VP, Institutional Advancement julie.cook@spxabq.org (505) 831-8423