Welcome back!  In our previous episode, we explored why every organization needs a fundraising leadership committee (and how to form one!), but now it's time to answer the question that really matters: What do you actually do with one?

Matt joins Rhen again this week to dig into the nuts a...

What makes a great leadership committee — and who should be on it? In this week's episode, Rhen sits down with special guest Matt Bond to unpack one of the more beneficial, yet confusing, structures in fundraising. Whether it's called an advisory committee, a fundraising committee, or a capital camp...

Whether you lead a Catholic school, a parish, or a mission-driven apostolate, fundraising training can be the difference between surviving and thriving. This guide breaks down what to look for, what to avoid, and how to find a program that fits your organization's mission and capacity.

Why Catho...

Every capital campaign hits rough patches — but what separates the ones that succeed from the ones that stall out for good? In this episode, Andrew and Rhen dig into that very question. Andrew draws on his experience to identify the telltale signs that a campaign is in trouble, explore why momentum ...

In this episode of the Petrus Development Show, Rhen sits down with Andrew for a practical and motivating conversation about how to finish your fiscal year strong — or, if your year is just beginning, how to start it with real intention.

Show Notes:

As summer approaches, it's the perfect ...

Many Catholic fundraisers enter this work with a deep sense of purpose. They are motivated by faith, drawn to the mission, and willing to give generously of themselves. That sense of calling is often what sustains them through long days, tight deadlines, and difficult conversations.

It is also, ...

Andrew and Rhen are back with another practical, how-to episode — and this time, they're hitting the road. That's right, fundraisers travel. A lot. And since most of that travel revolves around meeting donors face-to-face, knowing how to plan well can make the difference between a productive trip an...

Welcome back to the Petrus Development Show! In this episode, Andrew and Rhen share their experiences with AI for fundraisers, highlighting practical tools and strategies to transform your development office.

Are you new to using AI in your work? Perfect—this is your starting point. Andrew...

Most fundraisers don’t fail because they lack good ideas.
They fail because they keep abandoning good work in search of better ideas.

Creativity gets most of the attention in fundraising conversations. 

New events. New campaigns. New messaging angles. New tools. New platforms. 

There is a...

December is crunch time for nonprofits.  With a third of annual giving happening in the final weeks of the year, your development office can't afford to relax (yet!) for the holidays. Join Andrew and Rhen as they share three strategic moves to maximize your year-end fundraising.  While the strategie...

Andrew and Rhen close out their capital campaign series by tackling a question many nonprofits don't think about until it's too late: What happens after you hit your goal?  

Please take note - the work isn't over!  Yes, take time to celebrate (pop that champagne!), but the real opportunity...

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

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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...