Upping Our Digital Media Game - An Interview with Abram Muenzberg on the Petrus Development Show Mar 16, 2023

In this episode, Andrew interviews Abram Muenzberg, digital strategist for On Fire Media.  Andrew invites Abram to share about On Fire Media’s mission and the work he does for his clients.  The two also discuss digital media, messaging, and how fundraisers can improve their...

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6 Steps to Get Ready for a Capital Campaign (Part 2) Mar 14, 2023

Welcome back!  In part one of this two-part series, we discussed three steps that must be taken to position an organization for undertaking a capital campaign.   In this article, we look at three more steps to kick off the process of a campaign.

 

These steps include a...

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Mission Accomplished! - An Interview with John Knowles on the Petrus Development Show Mar 03, 2023

In this episode, Andrew interviews John Knowles, president of the Catholic Finance Association and executive director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference.  Andrew and John spend their time together discussing finance, fundraising trends, and the Church’s relationship with...

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6 Steps to Get Ready for a Capital Campaign (Part 1) Mar 01, 2023

A capital campaign is a targeted fundraising project meant to raise significant dollars in a relatively short period of time. 

 

Campaigns can be used to fund needed projects such as building repairs, or they can fund the expansion of a campus to meet the needs of a growing...

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Advice from a Petrus Expert: Cold Calls 101 Feb 16, 2023

Tips and Tricks from Andrew Robison, Petrus President


 

Q:  Cold calls to prospective donors are really hard for me.  I don't like making them, and I rarely get the results I want.  Are calls a necessary part of fundraising?  How do I increase my odds of...

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The Push for Creative Action - An Interview with Evan Woolsoncroft on the Petrus Development Show Feb 16, 2023

In this episode, Andrew chats with Evan Woolsoncroft, vice president of philanthropy for Heroic Media.  Andrew invites Evan to share about his work at Heroic Media, and the two discuss the need for proactiveness, innovation, and smart modeling in ministry.  

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Confronting the Fear of Fundraising Feb 14, 2023

 By Mary Walker, Petrus Blog Contributor


 

A group of people are sitting around a table. There are probably some snacks. A leader speaks with passion about some great need in the parish, Church, or community. The leader shares her vision of how major change can come about. She invites...

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Innovation in Partnerships - An Interview with Jack Ziegler on the Petrus Development Show Feb 02, 2023

In this episode, Andrew interviews Jack Ziegler, financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual.  Andrew and Jack discuss how we, as individuals, can improve our relationship with money.  They also chat about how we, as fundraising professionals, can better serve our donors by connecting...

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Prioritizing a Culture of Excellence - An Interview with Jeff Schiefelbein on the Petrus Development Show Jan 24, 2023

In this episode, Andrew interviews Jeff Schiefelbein, co-founder and culture catalyst for Undivided Life.  Andrew questions Jeff about his role as a culture catalyst, and the pair discusses just how important culture is to organizations of all sizes.  Jeff describes how he encourages...

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The Rule of Radical Generosity Jan 23, 2023

 

“Listen carefully, my son, to the master’s instructions, and attend to them with the ear of your heart. This is the advice from a father who loves you; welcome it, and faithfully put it into practice.”

 

From the very first line in the prologue of his Rule, Saint...

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Open Ears, Open Hearts - An Interview with Anna Sease on the Petrus Development Show Jan 10, 2023

In this episode, Andrew chats with Anna Sease, Senior Director of Parent & Family Giving at William & Mary.  Andrew and Anna enjoy a lively discussion about creating structure for donors, recognizing and investing in our donors’ needs, and the importance of fostering connection...

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Joyful Co-Creation with God - An Interview with Vicente Del Real on the Petrus Development Show Dec 20, 2022

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Vicente Del Real, founder of Iskali.  Vicente tells Andrew about Iskali’s ministry with Latino young adults, and they discuss the importance of vision and community in ministry.  They also chat about Iskali’s specific fundraising...

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