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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… Read More
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When the Lights Go Out
By Kara Wesely, Stewardship and Development Office Stewardship & Development professionals often hear and say the phrase ‘donations keep the lights on.’ Depending on which way you lean, you either… Read More
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Grateful Reflection Before Invitation
By Tony Lamar, Stewardship and Development Office Everything is a Gift Encouraging legacy giving is the focus of my position in the Stewardship and Development office. However, it’s about so much… Read More
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6 Steps to Outcome Oriented Encounters: A Strategy for Cultivating Donors and Engaging Disciples
by Tom Crowley, Stewardship and Development Office “Talk little, listen a lot, say just enough, and always look people in the eye.” – Pope Francis — A Man of His… Read More
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Will your Catholic School stay open?
By Tim Bogatz, Stewardship and Development Office Does your parish and school have an endowment? Msgr. Cyril J. Werner dedicated much of his life to Catholic education. Having served many… Read More
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Please and Thank You
By Clair Mucha, Stewardship and Development Office Intern Recruiting volunteers is a perennial challenge. Inviting parishioners and others to participate in meaningful volunteer opportunities is essential to creating an engaged… Read More
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Do Numbers Matter in Ministry?
by Shannan Brommer, Office of Stewardship and Development In my world, numbers are important. We track numbers in dollars raised for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal; number of people who participate… Read More
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Stewardship: How and Why Gratitude Always Wins
By Shannan Brommer A Christian steward is one who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with… Read More