By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing

You would not build a house without first creating blueprints, gathering building materials, and pouring a foundation.

It wouldn’t make any sense to start the build by constructing a gourmet kitchen without plumbing, electricity, or even a roof and say ...

Let's Discuss the Importance of Fundraising Events.

Most fundraisers realize that events are a key component in a well-rounded development program. 

However, not all events should include an ask for financial support. 

Your nonprofit’s development event calendar should reflect the sam...

If your Catholic nonprofit newsletter feels stale, expensive, or ineffective, the problem probably isn’t the format.

It’s the strategy.

In Catholic fundraising, your newsletter is not a report. It is a donor formation tool.

Done well, it strengthens donor identity, reinforces mission, and drives ...

By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing

Running a nonprofit is like steering a ship through uncharted waters. As the executive director, you’re the captain, guiding the crew. Amid the waves of daily tasks, one crucial element stands out: fundraising. 

You might be tempted to delegate fundrais...

By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing

Inflow must be greater than outflow.

When it comes to setting a budget, this fact is obvious.

When preparing the budget for a nonprofit organization, though, many fundraisers find that the process seems to happen backwards.

Your experience may reso...

By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing

Planned giving is a powerful way for donors to support causes they care about while also leaving a legacy that lasts beyond their lifetime. 

Nonprofit organizations rely on thoughtful contributions like these to continue their vital work and make a diff...

By Mary Walker, Petrus Blog Contributor

When we think of fundraising events, we may picture galas with sponsorships, lots of guests, food, drink, auctions, and entertainment. 

Smaller events are a way to raise funds that let you connect with benefactors at a personal level. These events ar...

By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing

As you explore the possibility of embarking on a transformative capital campaign for your nonprofit, one of the most critical factors for success is strategic staffing. 

With the right team in place, you can navigate the complexities of fundraising with...

By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing

Catholic nonprofits are quickly realizing that the future of their ministry relies on building a self-sustaining fundraising program.

In a time of shrinking Catholic demographics, relying on your budget to come from an organization like your diocese does n...

Happy Easter!

This Sunday morning, I was sitting with my four young kids and praying for a calm and peaceful time at Mass. As I was doing that, God brought it to my mind that there are seasons for everything. There are seasons for calm and peaceful times at Mass, and there are seasons for chaos,...

By Mary Walker, Petrus Blog Contributor

“If a man has a 100 sheep and one of them goes astray,

will he not leave the 99 in the hills and go in search of the stray?”

(Matthew 18:12)

When the shepherd left the 99 sheep to go after the stray, he had confidence that the ones left behin...

By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing

I'm often asked, “Why would I spend time and money to go meet donors for coffee when I can just send them an email or letter?”

Or, “Wouldn’t it be easier and cheaper to put a little time into grant writing, rather than meeting with people and hoping some o...