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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Do you feel like your nonprofit newsletter has gone stale?
Or, maybe you feel like it is simply a waste of time and money?
If so, take a good hard look at your last several newsletters. If they include one of these five common mistakes, your newsletters are probably underperforming....
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...
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: ...
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...
