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.

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

In this week's episode of Catholic Tech Table, Andrew explains in plain language how large language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are trained and why that matters for ministry and fundraising. He notes what training doesn’t provide: human-like reasoning or your parish’s specific context...

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, ...

Welcome back to the second episode of Petrus's Catholic Tech Table podcast!  Listen as Andrew explains the differences between Google search and large language models (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok) for Catholic Church and nonprofit fundraising work.

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Andrew frames Google as a ...

It's an exciting time at Petrus as we launch our newest podcast for Catholic fundraising professionals, Catholic Tech Table.  In this introductory episode, Andrew shares an overview for this podcast's future, and he highlights how Catholic professionals can wisely navigate AI usage in their ministri...

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...

Happy 2026! Looking to strengthen your fundraising this year? Andrew and Rhen are back with a practical episode on metrics and goal setting that goes beyond typical New Year's resolutions.

In this episode, they break down the key metrics fundraisers should track to build a stronger program...

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...

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 ...