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PETRUS E.D.
Introduction to Fundraising Workshop
Join us on Tuesday, June 15 at the Harvard Catholic Center for this interactive workshop designed for those new to fundraising and interested in expanding their mission impact. Walk away with a basic understanding of what is needed to implement a sustainable development program.
Price: $69.00 includes workshop materials, lunch and refreshments.
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Congratulations St. Thomas More Newman Center at The Ohio State University!
St. Thomas More Newman Center is an example of what is
possible with a comprehensive development plan, a Director and Development Director
committed to visiting benefactors and inviting support for the ministry, and a
ministry that gets people excited about giving.
As the end of the fiscal year is coming to an end, St.
Thomas More has already exceeded their development revenue goal of $338,000 for
the year. (Actually, they exceeded that goal in April when they topped $344,000!)
Here is a quick glimpse at some of the
highlights of the year:
- Buckeye Catholic Direct, the monthly eGiving
program, grew from $88,000 in FY'08-09 to over $159,000 so far this current
fiscal year.
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2 Matching Gift Weekends raised over $125,000
from students, permanent community members, guests and the benefactors who
pledged $22,000 and $24,000 respectively for each of the collection weekends.
- BuckeyeCatholic.com was re-designed and re-launched
in February providing a new face for the Newman Center.
On a side note, the Newman Center will say goodbye to Fr.
Larry Rice, CSP and welcome Fr. Joe Ciccone, CSP as the new Director. After eight years
at the St. Thomas More Newman Center at The Ohio State University, Fr. Larry
Rice will be taking on a new role as First Consultor in Paulist Fathers'
General Council, the consultative body that advises the Paulist president. We wish both Fr. Larry and Fr. Joe all the best in their new roles.
Congratulations to Fr. Larry Rice, Andrew Robison, and the
Newman Center Staff on a job well done!
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Greetings!
In April, I was pleased to be able to give two talks during
the Association of Fundraising Professionals 50th International
Conference on Fundraising. I love to
give workshops and educational sessions because I think one of the very best
ways to learn is to teach.
Following the session "5 Keys to Sustainability in a Small
Non-Profit," I issued a challenge to the participants. I asked them to master the art of handwritten
thank-you notes. I firmly believe that
when a person in our society receives a handwritten note, it carries a special
kind of intimacy. The impersonal
connection we often have with e-mail, form letters, Web sites, and other electronic
means of communication are necessary for our work. The mass customization of communication tools
is helpful as we seek to reach a broad audience. However, a personal letter of gratitude of a
few lines, written in your own hand, can have a profound impact.
Each of us has a yearning for personal connections which are
meaningful. A handwritten note is a key
strategy for creating this meaningful relationship with benefactors. My personal handwriting is like that of the
average third-grade boy, something akin to Mandarin. Yet even my barely legible chicken scratch
elicits "Thanks for your personal note" comments on a regular basis.
Remember that the work we do in development is about
creating meaningful relationships which lead to an invitation to be part of
something special. You don't invite
strangers to your house; you invite your friends. Let's treat our friends well - and offer them
personal communication when we can.
Take care,
Peter de Keratry, CFRE
CEO and Founder
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2011 Petrus Leadership Conference
January 2-5, 2011Driskill
HotelAustin, Texas
This year marks the return of one of our highest
rated speakers ever. Guy Mallabone, will present a half-day workshop on Major
Gifts as
well as give a presentation based on his new book, "The Fundraising Audit
Handbook: What you Need to Know to Evaluate and Improve Performance."
Want to get a head start on your budget for next year? Register by June
30 and save $100 off the 2011 registration
fee!
Don't wait. Register today! |
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Mind the Gap: Are Donor Visits Abroad Worth It?
By
Jamie Cappetta
Director of Program and
Development
Saint Thomas More
The Catholic Chapel and
Center at Yale University
One of the great challenges as a development
professional in a small organization is how to "mind the gap" between
the costs associated with making donor visits and the return on that investment
for the organization. As we all face the challenges of limited time, resources
and energy, it is of the utmost importance that we prioritize our visits. That
is why when I first approached our chaplain about making a donor trip to London, he laughed and
said it was out of the question. How could we justify the time and expense
without it appearing to be a misuse of funds? Over the next several months,
however,
I
put together a convincing case that consisted of three components: economic
implications, relationship building and global impact. More...
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Leading Change Through Teamwork - Part I
By Paul
Breaux
Managing
Partner, SBS PartnersAnyone
who has been through an organizational planning process understands the time
and effort required to put together a clear and compelling vision for the
future. However, completing the ground
work alone is often not enough. Many organizations spend a great deal of time
and resources to create a vision that never gets realized. There
are many reasons these visions are seldom fully actualized. Organizations often
talk about the need to change in a broad context, but do not identify how "specific"
changes will take place. If an organization wants to successfully change, the
players need to understand how to lead the specific change initiatives that are
most likely to turn their vision into reality. I spend
about half my time working with the Church and the other half working in the
business arena. In my experience (and
regardless of the setting), there are three key factors that lead to the
inability of teams and their leaders to effectively accomplish the change they
desire More...
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Aggie Catholics Come
Together to Create Legacy: Creating a Class Gift Program
By Angie
Cooper
St. Mary's Catholic Center
Texas A&M University
For five years now, the
graduating seniors at St. Mary's Catholic Center have decided that even though
they will be leaving Texas A&M, they would like to continue to serve the
Aggie Catholic family and leave a legacy. The Class Gift Program allows them to
do just that. The money raised through the Class Gift is deposited into an
endowment fund. Interest and income from this fund provides a perpetual stream
of revenue that will support Catholic Campus Ministry at Texas A&M University
for future generations of Aggies. In essence, these young graduates
have come together to create the legacy they set out to establish.
While the Class Gift Program supports the ministry
financially, it also...More.
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