Introduction to Fundraising Workshop Scheduled
Register now for Petrus E.D. - Introduction to Fundraising at St. Michael the Archangel Center in Cary, NC on March 19, 2010. This one-day interactive workshop will provide a basic introduction for those new to fund development and seeking to expand their mission impact by learning more about fundraising.
Specifically designed for parish, school and ministry staff or volunteers, participants will gain a basic understanding of the core elements needed to successfully implement a sustainable fund development program. Co-presenters, Peter de Keratry and Mary Macuga, will cover topics such as:
• Financial Stewardship for ministry
• Fundraising and Development: What is the Difference?
• Communications, Mail Appeals and eGiving
• Ask and You Shall Receive: How to Ask for Major Gifts
Registration Fee: $59 per person includes workshop materials, lunch and refreshments. Register online or call 888-5PETRUS. Questions? Contact Laurie Garza at 512-263-9919.
Petrus Leadership Conference Concludes
Over 80 people representing in excess of 50 Catholic organizations from throughout the US gathered in Orlando, FL for the 5th annual Petrus Leadership Conference to learn, network and enhance their knowledge of effective fund development practices.
Effectively integrating major gifts into an organization’s development plan was a common theme of presentations throughout the conference. Audrey Kintzie, ACFRE and Vice President/Chief Development Officer at the Courage Center in Minneapolis, MN, challenged conference-goers to rethink their perception of development from “asking for money and the obligatory annual request for support” to “an invitation extended to someone that asks them to become part of the work for your organization and is based on on-going sustained relationships between the donor and an organization.” Throughout her presentation titled Major Gifts: Cornerstone of Your Development Program, she illustrated the steps, components, context and blessings that a major gift program can have on an organization.
Some of the other 24 presentations included Asking for and Closing Major Gifts, Making the Ask: Role Play to Success, Donor Motivations for Planned Giving, Ethical Considerations for Fundraising, Are You Really Ready for a Capital Campaign? And PLC-to-Go: Great Ideas, Best Practices, and Resources for the Road among others.
The Conference concluded with “Where Do You Go From Here,” a presentation by Monsignor Vince Krische which offered inspiration, insight and direction for implementing the lessons learned throughout the conference. Inviting participants to implement many of the lessons and insights gained at the conference, Krische challenged participants to embrace the work of development so that the impact of our Catholic faith can continue for generations to come.
Petrus Welcomes New Clients
Petrus Development welcomes our two newest clients! Petrus will begin a new partnership with Vanderbilt Catholic Campus Ministry in Nashville, and renew our relationship with the University Catholic Center serving the University of Texas at Austin. Peter de Keratry will provide counsel to Vandy Catholic as they begin the work of creating a sustainable fund development program, and Senior Consultant, Mike Perkins will partner with the University Catholic Center to elevate their current development program to a greater level of success. We look forward to helping these and all of our clients achieve excellence in development.
Msgr. Vince Krische Joins Petrus Team
Petrus Development is excited to welcome Msgr. Vince Krische to the Petrus team. As a Senior Advisor, Krische will draw from over 28 years in Catholic campus ministry to assist clients in developing their campus ministry programs. Petrus principal and co-founder, John Flynn, explains Msgr. Vince “enjoys a great reputation. While he was at St. Lawrence, St. Lawrence was ... most certainly recognized as one of the top campus Catholic ministries in the United States. And a lot of the top campus ministries in the United States today had some exposure to Father Vince or even mentoring from Father Vince in terms of helping them explore and develop their vision for campus ministry.”
In an effort to assist clients move beyond “pizza and Mass” ministry and into something more engaging for the estimated 5.5 million Catholic college students attending secular institutions, “Monsignor Vince can really can help the priests or the church or the local laity see the possibilities in terms of expanding the ministry — both from the theological education perspective, sacramental life, social justice.”
Click here to read a recent news article about Msgr. Vince.
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2010 Petrus Leadership Conference Slated for Orlando, FL
Petrus Development is pleased to announce the 5th annual Petrus Leadership Conference to be held January 4 - 6, 2010 in Orlando, FL.
Held at the Hilton, Walt Disney World Resort near Downtown Disney, the 2010 Petrus Leadership Conference will provide top-quality training and an opportunity to engage with others engaged in fund development in higher education.
This is an opportunity for Priest Directors, Chaplains, and fund development professionals from Catholic campus ministry centers, Catholic colleges, universities and high schools, Seminaries and other Catholic organizations to engage in meaningful discussion of strategies, tools, and best practices in fund development.
Petrus Welcomes New Clients
Petrus Development welcomes our two newest clients! We are pleased to begin our partnership with St. Thomas More University Parish at Bowling Green State University and St. Paul’s Newman Center at the University of Wyoming. As senior consultant for both clients, Mike Perkins will partner with each as they begin the work of creating a sustainable fund development program and advancing the Catholic presence on campus.
Read more about Wyoming’s journey into fund development…
Washington University in St. Louis Celebrates Success!
The Catholic Student Center (CSC) at Washington University proved that sometimes raising money is as easy as asking for it.
In their first ever Matching Gift Weekend, the Catholic community generously gave $55,000 in the Easter Offertory collection to support campus ministry activities on campus. Three families agreed to match up to $24,000 from the three Easter liturgies and the challenge initially brought in a combined total of $79,000!
However, the story does not end there. More…
Petrus Presents at Annual Fundraising Conference
Peter de Keratry, Managing Principal at Petrus Development, and Greg Gorman, Development Director for St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A & M University recently presented a workshop at the Association of Fundraising Professionals 46th International Conference in New Orleans, LA. Creating a Monthly EFT Giving Program for Sustainability in the Small Nonprofit featured the success of St. Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station, Texas. Having successfully implemented an EFT giving program, St. Mary’s now generates more than $300,000 in annual “evergreen” gifts. The workshop allowed participants to examine St. Mary’s plan of success, explore how EFT giving can increase benefactor loyalty, and walk away with practical ideas on starting or enhancing an EFT giving program at their own parish or organization. For additional information about this presentation or other Petrus services, contact Petrus Development at (888) 5-PETRUS or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Presentation: Creating a Monthly EFT Giving Program for Sustainability
St. Mary’s Catholic Center has successfully incorporated an EFT giving program into its annual fund that generates more than $300,000 in annual “evergreen” gifts. The workshops will focus on how to implement, brand, market, secure and sustain a monthly giving program through electronic funds transfers. Co- presenters Peter de Keratry, Managing Principal at Petrus Development, and Greg Gorman, Development Director for St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A & M University will examine St. Mary’s plan to success, explore how EFT giving increases benefactor loyalty, and provide participants with practical ideas on starting or enhancing an EFT giving program at their own parish or organization.
Register now for the March 24 presentation in Austin, Texas or the March 30 presentation at the AFP International Conference in New Orleans, LA.
2009 Petrus Fellowship Deadline April 30
Petrus Development is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the PETRUS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. This program promotes the growth of professional development ministry within Catholic campus ministry for higher education. The deadline for submitting an application is April 30, 2009.
The Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA) awards this scholarship on an annual basis. The PETRUS FELLOWSHIP provides $4,500 payable at $1,500 per summer toward the tuition and fees of the Masters of Arts in Philanthropy and Development program at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona. One new Petrus Fellowship will be awarded annually such that three persons are in the program concurrently. More…