Are you unsure whether AI belongs in Catholic fundraising?
Join the Virtual Summit on AI in Fundraising and learn:
- How to approach AI responsibly
- How to use AI practically, and
- How keep the human work of fundraising where it belongs: with your donors and your mission.
A free virtual summit on using AI responsibly, practically, and faithfully in Catholic development work.
AI is already changing the way organizations communicate, plan, and work. For Catholic fundraisers and ministry leaders, the question is not simply “Can we use AI?” The better question is, “How can we use it responsibly in service of the mission?”
“Technology is never neutral.”
-Â Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas
Join Petrus Development for a free virtual summit designed to help Catholic leaders think clearly about AI, understand its possibilities and limits, and apply it to real fundraising work without losing sight of the human relationships at the heart of development.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
12:00pm–3:00pm US eastern time
Virtual Event
Free Registration
During this summit, we will explore how Catholic organizations can approach AI with both confidence and caution.
Pope Leo XIV reminds us that the Catholic response to AI should avoid both “naïve enthusiasms” and “unfounded fears.” This summit is designed to help Catholic fundraisers take that balanced approach: thoughtful, practical, mission-centered, and rooted in the dignity of the human person.
You will learn:
- How Catholic teaching can guide responsible AI use
- What AI can and cannot replace in fundraising
- How to collaborate with AI without handing over human judgment
- Practical ways to use AI for planning, writing, project management, and donor preparation
- How Catholic fundraisers can save time while keeping relationships at the center
The Catholic Response to AI
A moderated panel discussion on AI, Catholic teaching, human dignity, and responsible use in ministry and fundraising based on Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.
“In the era of artificial intelligence… ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human.”
-Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas
In this session, we will explore how Catholic organizations can approach AI without fear, without hype, and without losing sight of the person at the center of every ministry decision.
Collaborating With AI for Fundraising
A practical session showing how AI can support real development work, including project management, annual fund planning, and major gift preparation.
“Let the robot do your sorting so you can do the stewarding.”
-Andrew Robison, President of Petrus Development
AI should not replace the human work of fundraising. It can help with the repeatable, time-consuming work that keeps fundraisers stuck at their desks, so they can spend more time building relationships, inviting generosity, and serving the mission.
Live Q&A
Bring your questions about AI, Catholic fundraising, donor communication, ethics, implementation, and practical use cases.
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Join us for a practical conversation about AI, Catholic fundraising, and responsible innovation.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
12:00pm–3:00pm US eastern time
Virtual Event, Free Registration
Recordings of the sessions will be made available for all registrants.
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This summit is designed for Catholic leaders who want to understand AI without getting swept up in hype or fear.
It is especially helpful for:
- Development directors
- Executive directors
- Advancement teams
- Campus ministry leaders
- Parish, school, and diocesan staff
- Catholic nonprofit leaders
- Fundraisers who feel stretched thin and need practical support
Petrus works with Catholic organizations every day to strengthen fundraising, build better donor relationships, and form confident development leaders. This summit brings that same practical, mission-centered approach to one of the biggest questions facing Catholic organizations today.
Andrew Robison, often describes AI as a helpful assistant, not a replacement for the fundraiser. As he puts it:
“AI tools still need your judgment. They need your context. They need your mission focus to be truly useful.”
-Andrew Robison, President of Petrus Development
That is the heart of this summit. We are not here to chase every new tool or hand over Catholic fundraising to technology. We are here to help Catholic leaders understand what AI can do, where it falls short, and how to use it responsibly in service of real ministry and real relationships.
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Join us for a practical conversation about AI, Catholic fundraising, and responsible innovation.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
12:00pm–3:00pm US eastern time
Virtual Event, Free Registration
Recordings of the sessions will be made available for all registrants.
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