Denver - September 30, 2026

Build a Stronger Fundraising Program with Live Training and Follow-Up Coaching

A practical Catholic fundraising workshop experience that includes one full day of in-person training.

Join Catholic fundraisers and nonprofit leaders in Denver for a practical workshop experience focused on annual giving, major gifts, campaign readiness, and sustainable fundraising growth.

You’ll spend a full day:

Learning from experienced Petrus coaches
Connecting with other Catholic fundraisers, and
Identifying clearer next steps for your organization.

Workshop

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

St. Thomas More Catholic Parish
8035 S Quebec St.
Centennial, CO 80112

8:00am: Registration and Light Breakfast

9:00am-4:30pm: Workshop Sessions

Registration includes a light breakfast, lunch, workshop materials, and a full day of in-person fundraising training.

The workshop will include practical training on core fundraising principles, including:

Refining your vision and story
Annual fund planning and strategy
Donor communication and appeals
Major gift fundraising fundamentals
Campaign essentials and readiness
Leveraging technology in fundraising
Practical next steps for your organization

Registration: just $59 per registrant

Price Increases to $89 on 8/31/26

Registration Closes: 9/23/2026

Price Includes:

Light breakfast
Lunch
A full day of sessions on nonprofit fundraising

PLUS, registrants will also receive the following bonuses:

Bonus 1:
RAISE Workbook

A workshop workbook with notes, exercises, sample questions, and space to build your own next-step plan.

Bonus 2:
On-demand "Basic Training" Session

Get instant access to Petrus's "Basic Training", an online introductory session geared toward new development officers.

This session teaches the fundamentals of development. If you are newer to fundraising, this short pre-workshop session will help you understand the basic development concepts that support successful major gifts work.

Bonus 3:
30-Minute Fundraising Consultation

A virtual one-on-one coaching session after the workshop to talk through your organization’s donor strategy, major gifts opportunities, or next steps.

Practical fundraising training
Learn proven strategies for annual giving, major gifts, campaign readiness, and sustainable fundraising growth.

Real-world Catholic fundraising examples
Discuss situations, questions, and donor dynamics that Catholic fundraisers actually face.

Time to apply the material
Use the live workshop and follow-up sessions to think through your organization’s next steps, ask questions, and keep moving after the day ends.

Conversation with other Catholic fundraisers
Connect with peers who are working through similar challenges in Catholic development work.

This workshop is built for:

Development directors who want to strengthen their fundraising plan
Executive directors who play an active role in fundraising
Newer fundraisers who need a stronger foundation
Experienced fundraisers who want fresh ideas and peer conversation
Board members or volunteers involved in donor relationships
Catholic leaders preparing for future growth, campaigns, or major initiatives

Whether you are building a fundraising program from the ground up or strengthening an existing one, this workshop is designed to help you take the next practical step.

Strong Catholic fundraising requires more than a good appeal letter, a donor visit, or a campaign goal.

It requires a clear annual plan, consistent donor communication, confident relationship-building, thoughtful follow-up, and a development process that your team can actually sustain.

RAISE is designed to help you see how those pieces fit together and identify where your organization can make progress next.