We're shaking things up this week and going in a unexpected direction - we're talking about table manners and more!  In this episode,  Andrew and Rhen, as the leaders of our Petrus finishing school, discuss all things etiquette.  While, at first glance, this topic might seem superficial and tedious,...

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...

In this episode of the Petrus Development Show, Andrew and Rhen dive deep into 5 critical challenges that often derail fundraising efforts, especially for those fundraisers who are just starting out.

Show Notes:

From the fundamental importance of a clear case for support to the often-over...

Join us as Andrew and Rhen share a plan of action for successful year-end appeal letters.  They answer all of the important questions:  who, what, when, and why!  

Show Notes:  

As Andrew shares early in this episode, 30 percent of nonprofit giving is done in December.  For this reason, y...

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...

Andrew and Rhen return to the Petrus Development Show for a discussion specifically for new fundraisers and the organizations who employ them.  Very few of us go to school for fundraising.  Fundraisers are often pulled into development positions because of the relationship they have with an organiza...

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...

In this week's episode of the Petrus Development Show, Andrew and Rhen return to chat about making donor visits with other members of your team.  The addition of a partner for certain donor visits is definitely a wise strategic decision, but it also adds the potential for awkwardness and unexpected ...

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

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...

While we start this episode with a joke, donor databases are a very serious matter.  As you'll learn in this Q+A with Petrus president, Andrew Robison, choosing the right donor database can make a world of difference in your fundraising capabilities.  

(A laugh for your day:  Q:  Where do dads stor...

We're continuing our Q+A podcast series with Petrus president, Andrew Robison.  In this episode, Andrew and Rhen discuss gift acknowledgment and donor stewardship.  While this may not be the most exciting part of a fundraiser's job, it's essential.  And, you might be surprised.  The act of thanking ...