Innovation in Partnerships - An Interview with Jack Ziegler on the Petrus Development Show Feb 02, 2023

In this episode, Andrew interviews Jack Ziegler, financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual.  Andrew and Jack discuss how we, as individuals, can improve our relationship with money.  They also chat about how we, as fundraising professionals, can better serve our donors by connecting...

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Three Quick Tips to Improve Your Donor Visits May 04, 2022

By Mary Walker, Petrus Blog Contributor


Donor meetings can be intimidating to both new and experienced development professionals, but they also have the potential to be such fruitful blessings to our ministry.  In my years of fundraising, I've developed a series of steps that helps me...

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Donor-Centered Language Nov 17, 2021

By Mary Hernandez, Petrus Blog Contributor


Your year-end appeal is about to get to the final proofing stage, and thankfully, there is still time to edit with a critical eye and include your donors as a key player in your messaging. 

 

Your appeal likely includes these elements:

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Throw Out the Script - Interview with Gregory Perrin on the Petrus Development Show Nov 03, 2020

In this episode, Andrew visits with Gregory Perrin, Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. They discuss how Gregory ended up in development and his different roles over the past 25 years.  They also discuss the...

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The Summer of Loving Monthly Donors Aug 10, 2020

 By Mary P. Walker, Petrus Blog Contributor & Local Charity Board Member


Where I live, we can now attend Mass in a socially distant way. Attendance is less than half of what used to be “normal.” At the offertory, instead of a pew collection, the priest reminds us to please...

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How to do Donor Zoom Calls - Tara Troy Doyon on the Petrus Development Show May 26, 2020

In this episode, Tara Troy Doyon, Petrus Development Consultant, engages us with 10 tips for Donor Zoom Calls. This Petrus Lunch and Learn session is so helpful in wading through all the changes we are dealing with in this new time for fundraising. Tara breaks the process down so easily and makes...

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