Get the Good Word Out with Effective Newsletters Oct 31, 2017

By Mike Perkins, South Area Director at the Fellowship of Catholic University Students


Henry Ford said, “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.”

Newsletters, when done well, can be an effective means of spreading the good word about your mission and...

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A Spirituality of Fundraising Oct 16, 2017

By Jamie Cappetta, President at USC Caruso Catholic Center


5 Reasons to read “A Spirituality of Fundraising” by Henri Nouwen

 

5. You will be Encouraged

“Fundraising is a very rich and beautiful activity. It is a confident, joyful and hope-filled expression of...

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Making a Statement: Mission and Vision Sep 25, 2017

By Tara Doyon, Director of Stewardship and Development at St. Paul Catholic Center


Mission and vision statements function as essential guideposts for any organization but can be vital to the success or failure of a small nonprofit or ministry. These foundational documents allow your...

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Is “Crisis Giving” an Effective Development Strategy? Sep 06, 2017

By Andrew Robison, President of Petrus Development


No matter where in the country you are, you have undoubtedly seen the images of the destruction that Hurricane Harvey has left in its wake. Over 21 trillion gallons of water across Texas and Louisiana, over 50 inches of rain in many parts of...

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Hiring a Great Development Director Aug 20, 2017

By John Flynn, Vice President of Philanthropy
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)


Good development people are hard to come by. Great development people are even tougher to find. We often talk to leaders who are quick to share their true feelings about their experience of hiring a...

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Andrew Robison is the new President of Petrus, LLC Jul 18, 2017

Petrus Development is pleased to announce Andrew Robison as the company’s new President, effective July 1, 2017. Robison will lead Petrus’ national development efforts.

Robison is an established leader in fund development across many sectors of the nonprofit community. He has...

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Q&A With Andrew Robison Jun 29, 2017

Q&A with Andrew Robison, president of Petrus Development

Andrew Robison, president of Petrus Development sits down and answers some questions about his new role and his vision for the future of higher-ed fund development.

What is the most important role of Petrus?

Petrus Development exists...

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