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Ask boldly, Because you Believe in the Mission!
I met my friend Zach while working in Juarez, Mexico running mission trips for church youth groups in the early 2000’s. Each week we had...
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Bishop Parker Introduces, Our Path Forward 2021 and Beyond
This Fall we encourage you to participate in the season of giving by utilizing the offertory program “Our Path Forward, 2021 and Beyond”...
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Like Good Coffee, Development Takes Work
A few years ago, I had the chance to travel to Colombia (South America, not Maryland) and visit a farm where some of the world’s best...
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Making sense of those QCD's
I'm sure by this point you've either received a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) or have had parishioners approach you asking...
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What's that Buzzing Above My Head?
Do you need a video? I can help!
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Planning for 2021 & Beyond? Endowments may be the Answer
Endowment Funds may help you bridge the gap between just maintaining your mission or ensuring your mission thrives well into the future....
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$7.2 Million Raised with 19,000 Gifts!
Greetings Pastors, Administrators and Parish Staffs! Below is an update on our progress so far for the 2021 Annual Appeal for Catholic...
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Fundraisers in the Age of COVID
Whether it is a black-tie gala, a race or relay, or perhaps a mass-plunge into icy waters, in-person fundraising events are critical...
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GiveCentral Smart Tokens
Did you know GiveCentral offers smart token technology to help enhance giving to your parish? Please take a few minutes to learn more...
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Help! I’m not a Graphic Designer!
Graphic Design Help
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Is Your Web Page up to Par?
According to a study from ForeSee Results, to gauge satisfaction of respondents who visited nonprofit websites: A satisfied visitor to a...
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Break the Summer Giving Slump
Strategies to boost summer giving. Every summer we experience a decline in giving as parishioners attend Mass less often. Below are some...
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I pulled out my wallet and realized, I was out of cash!
If you have spoken with your Regional Director in the last couple of years, you are probably getting sick of hearing us talk about online...
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Should I ask for a specific dollar amount?
Asking for money can sometimes feel a bit scary and because of this we tend to do things that diminish the power of our ask. Here are a...
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Do I really have to say THANK YOU?
Thanking donors just might be the most important step in fundraising. It lets the donor know you received their gift and it is a critical...
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What's the deal with those QR codes?
I'm guessing by now you have seen a QR Code at least a few times. In case you don't know what I'm talking about, take a look at the...
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Livestreaming is here to stay
Continue using livestream to capture and engage parishioners. Facebook Live Stats https://99firms.com/blog/facebook-live-stats/ · The...
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Provide your parishioners multiple ways to give
Did you know that only 11% of people prefer using cash, and nearly half of those that do carry cash have less than $20 on them. I know...
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Double Your Donations with Matching Gifts
There are so many ways to enhance giving, but what if you could double it? Corporate matching gift programs essentially double an...
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Catch the Online Giving Wave
Online giving is a critical component to the stability and growth of a parish’s offertory. The Results are In Online giving to nonprofits...
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