EquipCast 5: Funding the Mission with Tact and Grace

Without a Sunday collection, parishes are wondering how to ask for money in order to keep the lights on and pay the staff. Shannan’s advice, “It’s not actually about paying the bills. It’s about vision, hope and transformation.” Make a connection, tell your story, build relationships, and invite people into the mission!

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Today’s Guest

Shannan Brommer – Director of Stewardship and Development

Resources

Give to Your Parish – The Archdiocese of Omaha webpage that allows members of your parish community to donate electronically.

Without Weekly Collections – The impact on parishes as Sunday giving decreases due to the cancelation of public masses.

Stewardship – A Disciple’s Response – The USCCB’s Pastoral Letter on Stewardship

A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen – “Fundraising is proclaiming what we believe in such a way that we offer other people an opportunity to participate with us in our vision and mission.”

Stewardship & Development’s Two-Part Webinar – Digital Development & Communications Strategies followed by How to Host a Virtual Fundraising Event