When it comes to teaching stewardship in diverse multicultural and multilingual communities, one size definitely does not fit all. How should parishes and dioceses approach the opportunities and challenges of…
Relationships are important. Everyone would agree with that simple statement. It would follow, then, that Major Gifts are important. Major gift fundraising is inextricably intertwined with relationship-building and communication. Interestingly,…
GP Catholic Services, a division of Graham-Pelton, has been retained by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., to conduct a review of stewardship and development programs in the Archdiocese of Newark. GP Catholic Services will…
During the past 30 years, Catholic organizations throughout the United States and beyond have relied on two movements that are transforming the way funds are raised in support of the…
The end of the year approaches and, like clockwork, so many development leaders throw out the strategic, thoughtful approach they embrace the rest of the year. In its place arrives…
Years ago, shortly after I entered a new leadership role working for a diocese, I met one by one with 13 Executive Directors to discuss their budgets. Although there were…
Pope Francis tells us that the love of Christ compels us to travel to the very?margins to spread the joy of the Gospel. What does this mean for Church development…