By Andrew Robison, Petrus President

As a Catholic fundraising professional with two decades of experience working alongside Church and nonprofit leaders, I've witnessed firsthand how Catholic Social Teaching (CST) shapes successful fundraising practices. The intersection of these principles wi...

If you're looking for ways to improve your Catholic fundraising results, you're not alone. 

Every Catholic ministry, school, campus ministry, and parish wants their appeals to inspire donors and move them to action.

Here’s one simple but powerful strategy to get there: set clear appeal goals...

Father Michael had seen it all before. A generous donor seemed enthusiastic, nodding along, asking great questions, and even mentioning how much they admired the campus ministry's mission. 

Then came the ask. 

The donor smiled, said they’d think about it, and promised to follow up soon. Week...

If you could make your donor calls 16 times more effective, would you? Of course you would. And the best part? You don’t need a new CRM, a bigger list, or a groundbreaking pitch. 

It just takes is three simple adjustments, all backed by research.

These aren’t gimmicks. They’re data-driven ch...

May isn’t just for flowers and graduations—it’s also the biggest month of the year for new monthly donor signups. That’s right! According to NeonOne, May sees more people commit to recurring giving than any other month.

Why? Maybe it’s the post-tax season calm, the inspiration of spring renewal,...

The start of the year is full of fresh goals, long to-do lists, and that faint hope that this will be the year you finally organize your inbox. (Spoiler alert: it won’t be.) 

But there’s one task you should definitely add to your calendar that’s both rewarding and surprisingly easy:  stewardship me...

2024 was a banner year for blogs over at Petrus Development. Whether you’re a fundraising rookie or a seasoned pro, these posts brought the heat, the heart, and the how-to. Let’s count them down in reverse order because, you know, suspense is everything. 😏

🥉 #3: “Do I Really Need to Meet Dono...

In response to repeated inquiries about foundation funding, Petrus offers this special deep dive into how to maximize grantwriting success.  Join Andrew and Rhen as they explore strategic approaches for nonprofits seeking grants, including the key principle of treating foundations as major donors...

Let’s face it—2024 was a big year for The Petrus Development Show! Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or just here for the inspiration, these episodes struck a chord with listeners everywhere. So, grab your favorite coffee (or eggnog if that’s your thing), and let’s count down the top five episode...

Major donors are game-changers for Catholic nonprofits, especially during year-end fundraising campaigns. Their generosity doesn’t just fuel your mission—it inspires others to give, and it sets the tone for your entire campaign. But, to unlock their full potential, you need to engage them strategica...

As the year wraps up, there’s one group of donors you don’t want to overlook: your LYBUNT (Last Year But Unfortunately Not This Year) and SYBUNT (Some Year But Unfortunately Not This Year) supporters. 

These are folks who believed in your mission enough to donate in the past but, for whatever re...

The end of the year is fast approaching—cue the Christmas carols, holiday lights, and of course, the critical fundraising push for nonprofits like yours. For major gifts officers, this is crunch time. 

Generosity is at its peak during these last few months - in fact, 30% of annual giving happens...