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Campaign Mechanics that Matter - A Petrus Development Show Episode on Pledge Fulfillment, Naming Opportunities, and More

Andrew and Rhen are back on the Petrus Development Show to tackle the nitty-gritty campaign questions that keep development professionals up at night—the ones that often get pushed aside until they become urgent problems.

 

 

What You'll Discover in this Episode:

🏛️ The Naming Game: When

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The 6 Worst Types of Restaurants for Making a Solicitation

Picture this: Your organization's biggest donor prospect has finally agreed to meet about funding your new project. They're busy, they're selective about their philanthropic investments, and they've just said those magic words: 

"Let's discuss this over dinner. You pick the place." 

 

Suddenly, y...

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The Ask: When and How - A Petrus Development Show Episode on Solicitation Considerations

Fundraising professionals often ask Petrus about the nuances of soliciting donations. Join Andrew and Rhen as they tackle two of the most frequently asked questions that every development professional faces:

 

How many donor visits should happen before making the ask? There's no magic number, but ...

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Are Raffles Worth It for Your Catholic Nonprofit?

We’ve all been there. You’re brainstorming ideas for the next fundraiser and someone says, “What about a raffle?” It’s simple. It’s familiar. It feels like easy money.

 

Sure, raffles can bring in some quick funds and add a little fun to your fundraising calendar. But are they actually worth it?

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Myth Busters: Fundraising Falsehoods Exposed - A Petrus Development Show Episode on Fundraising Myths

Andrew and Rhen are back with a fun episode this week where they discuss and debunk all kinds of fundraising myths.  

 

Show Notes:

Rhen comes armed with nearly 20 fundraising myths that have been misleading nonprofits for years, and Andrew doesn't hold back in unpacks each one with hard truth...

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How to Boost Your Catholic Fundraising Appeals with Goals and Deadlines

If you're looking for ways to improve your Catholic fundraising results, you're not alone. 

 

Every Catholic ministry, school, campus ministry, and parish wants their appeals to inspire donors and move them to action.

 

Here’s one simple but powerful strategy to get there: set clear appeal goals...

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When Donors Get Angry - A Petrus Development Show Episode on Difficult Conversations

Ever faced a frustrated donor? If you've been fundraising for any length of time, chances are you've been on the receiving end of donor displeasure. In this episode, Andrew and Rhen share strategies for responding to angry donors while maintaining your composure and ensuring they feel heard.

 

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How to Handle Donor “Ghosting” After a Major Gift Ask

Father Michael had seen it all before. A generous donor seemed enthusiastic, nodding along, asking great questions, and even mentioning how much they admired the campus ministry's mission. 

 

Then came the ask. 

 

The donor smiled, said they’d think about it, and promised to follow up soon. Week...

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Make Your Donor Calls 16 Times Better with 3 Small Tweaks

If you could make your donor calls 16 times more effective, would you? Of course you would. And the best part? You don’t need a new CRM, a bigger list, or a groundbreaking pitch. 

 

It just takes is three simple adjustments, all backed by research.

 

These aren’t gimmicks. They’re data-driven ch...

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Make May Your Month: Creative Ways to Encourage New Monthly Donors

May isn’t just for flowers and graduations—it’s also the biggest month of the year for new monthly donor signups. That’s right! According to NeonOne, May sees more people commit to recurring giving than any other month.

 

Why? Maybe it’s the post-tax season calm, the inspiration of spring renewal,...

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What A Donor Wants - A Petrus Development Episode on Responding to Donor Advice

 

Welcome back!  We return with an episode that explores how fundraisers should handle advice from donors, particularly when it comes with strings attached to financial contributions. 

 

 

Show Notes:

In this episode, Andrew and Rhen chat about various ways to handle donors who, in addition ...

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The Top 5 Most-Listened-to Episodes of The Petrus Development Show in 2024

Let’s face it—2024 was a big year for The Petrus Development Show! Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or just here for the inspiration, these episodes struck a chord with listeners everywhere. So, grab your favorite coffee (or eggnog if that’s your thing), and let’s count down the top five episode...

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