The moment you've been waiting for is finally here—let's dive into the heart of capital campaigns!

Show Notes: 

In this episode, Andrew and Rhen discuss the details of campaign execution, breaking down the two critical campaign phases: the silent phase and the public phase.  While the two...

When you walk into a donor meeting, you’re not just bringing your case for support, you’re bringing yourself. 

How you present yourself matters. 

Attire won’t close a gift on its own, but the wrong choices can distract, undercut confidence, and even send unintended signals. 

Fundraisers ...

Welcome back for part 2 of our 4-part series on all things capital campaigns!  Last week, Andrew and Rhen explored feasibility studies.  This week, they're tackling the critical preparation phase—that crucial period between your feasibility study and your first campaign ask. 

Show Notes:

Join Andrew and Rhen as they kick off an 4-part series that walks you through every stage of capital campaigns—from those critical first steps of the feasibility study to post-campaign transition back to your annual fund. Whether you're considering a campaign or just curious about the process, this ...

Join Andrew as he reflects on how Catholic Social Teaching (CST), rooted in Pope Leo XIII's 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, fundamentally transforms his approach to fundraising.  Andrew shares a bit of the history of CST from Rerum Novarum to the present, and he explores how the CST values of human d...

It seems obvious that communities should help their members in need, but —but is it really? The reasons behind our philanthropic impulses have shifted dramatically throughout American history, and they're shaped by the social ideals and influential figures of each era.

• Why (and how) do we care
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Have you ever wondered if that fancy gala is worth the headache?  (We assume that thought might have crossed your mind!)

While nonprofits everywhere are planning their biggest, splashiest fundraising events, Andrew and Rhen are asking the hard question: What if smaller is actually better? In thi...

If you have been in fundraising for any length of time, you’ve probably received some advice that made you stop and think, “There is no way that actually works.” 

Sometimes this advice comes from well-meaning friends, board members, or even other nonprofit leaders. The problem is that bad Cathol...

This week, Andrew and Rhen are stepping away from the usual fundraising how-tos to explore something deeper: the real difference between charity and philanthropy.

Turns out, these terms aren't interchangeable after all. While we often use them as synonyms, Andrew explains why that's actually doi...

Picture this: Your organization's biggest donor prospect has finally agreed to meet about funding your new project. They're busy, they're selective about their philanthropic investments, and they've just said those magic words: 

"Let's discuss this over dinner. You pick the place." 

Suddenly, y...

In this week's episode of the Petrus Development Show, Rhen chats with Josh Weimer, Petrus's summer intern. 

We invite you to spend the next 20 minutes getting to know Josh and his role with Petrus.  As our youngest Petrus employee, Josh offers unique insight into generational differences ...