The Archdiocese of Baltimore is pleased to announce the promotion of Maribeth Harper to Director of Annual Appeal and Special Appeals. Since joining the Advancement Department nearly four years ago, Maribeth has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing the Church's mission through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and meaningful stewardship. Prior to assuming her new role, Maribeth served as the Appeal Communications and Operations Manager, where she led the plannin

For many people, charitable giving happens at the end of the year. December arrives, tax planning begins, and donors make their final gifts before the calendar closes. But in 2026, waiting until the last minute may not be the best approach. New federal tax changes are creating both new opportunities and new limits for charitable giving. Some donors who do not itemize may now be able to receive a charitable deduction again. Others who do itemize will need to clear a new thresh

As summer approaches, attendance shifts, routines change, and offertory giving often declines. At the same time, your parish’s work continues without interruption, celebrating the sacraments, supporting ministries, and serving those in need. One of the most effective ways to address this is also one of the simplest: encouraging parishioners to set up a recurring online gift. Recurring giving provides a consistent foundation for your parish, helping sustain ministry week to we

If you are a Pastor or a Business Manager, you know that the word "fundraising" can often feel like a burden you have to carry alone. You might worry about sounding like a bill collector from the pulpit or feel the weight of a looming deficit keeping you up at night. But here is a transformative secret: you already have the most powerful fundraising team you’ll ever need sitting right in your committee rooms . Your Finance and Parish Councils are not just oversight bodies; t