Fund your mission
with confidence.
Petrus Development helps Catholic nonprofits build fundraising programs that are planned, sustainable, and mission-aligned so your team can raise more without burning out.
Catholic fundraising expertise since 2005. Trusted by hundreds of ministries nationwide.
Trusted by Catholic Leaders. Proven Through Results.
For more than two decades, Catholic organizations across North America have relied on Petrus to help advance their mission through effective fundraising.
Catholic fundraising is different. Your support should be too.
You are not just raising money. You are inviting people to invest in mission, ministry, formation, evangelization, education, and service. That work takes skill, courage, and a support system.
At Petrus, we understand the pressures Catholic fundraisers and nonprofit leaders face. Your mission matters, your donor relationships matter, and your team should not have to figure it out alone.
Since 2005, Petrus has helped hundreds of Catholic ministries strengthen their fundraising. Our team brings Catholic fundraising experience, practical training, and a teach-to-fish approach that helps your organization grow long after the engagement ends.
Fundraisers who understand the mission
Every Petrus consultant has worked inside a Catholic nonprofit. We've managed donor databases, made major gift asks, staffed campaigns, and reported to boards.
We know what it's like to be the only development person in the room. That experience is what we bring to every engagement: not generic fundraising advice, but Catholic fundraising counsel from people who have done the work.
Fundraising should not feel scattered, reactive, or uncertain
Tap any challenge below to see how Petrus helps you move past it.
Fundraising feels reactive
Your staff needs training
The executive director carries too much
A campaign may be coming
Choose the support your fundraising team needs next
From community and coaching to full campaign support, Petrus meets you where you are.
The Harbor
A membership community for Catholic fundraisers: live trainings, on-demand resources, and peer support to grow your skills month by month.
Made for fundraising staff who want ongoing support and training.
Explore The Harbor- Live coaching and Q&A sessions
- Major gifts check-ins
- PeteAI professional access
- Practical fundraising resources
- Professional development courses
Fundraising Coaching
Virtual or on-site coaching that helps your staff master major gifts, planned giving, and donor stewardship.
Made for organizations ready to invest in staff development and major gift growth.
Explore Coaching- Personalized fundraising strategy
- Ongoing coach support
- Major gifts guidance
- Campaign readiness planning
- Staff training accountability
Capital Campaigns
Petrus makes sure you get the most out of your campaign from start to finish, whether you're testing the waters or already underway.
Made for organizations thinking about or actively preparing for a capital campaign.
Explore Campaigns- Pre-campaign readiness
- Feasibility studies
- Full-service campaign counsel
- Campaign wrap-up and transition to annual fund
Pete AI
Why hoist the sails or mop the deck yourself when you should be steering the ship? Let Pete handle the routine work, so you can stay at the helm with your donors, your team, and your mission in view.
Made for teams who need to do more fundraising work with fewer hours.
Meet Pete- AI-powered tools built for Catholic nonprofits
- Proposals and case statements
- Donor letters and appeals
- Built by Catholic fundraisers
Getting started is simple
Three steps to a stronger fundraising program.
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Tell us where you are and where you want to go. We'll listen before we recommend anything.
Request a CallChoose the Right Path
We'll match you to the service that fits your stage: community, coaching, campaign, or tools.
Fund Your Mission
Work the plan with confidence, knowing you have experienced Catholic fundraisers in your corner.
What's the right starting point for your organization?
Answer three quick questions and we'll point you to the service that fits.
Trusted by Catholic organizations across the country
"In our first year, our giving increased from $60K to $120K. The following year we raised an additional $65K. This transformed our ministry and our ability to impact families."
"As a one-woman development shop, Petrus helped me assess our opportunities, focus my time and energy, and work through them one by one. We added millions of dollars to our fundraising total."
"The BOAT course has given me a fantastic plan and roadmap for next year. I am incredibly excited to have the school year mapped out."
Find the right starting point
Clear options for every stage of your fundraising journey.
The Harbor
$99
per month
For fundraisers who want ongoing support and training
- Live coaching and Q&A
- Major gifts check-ins
- PeteAI professional access
- Practical resources
- Development courses
Live Workshops
$59
per seat
For practical training without a long-term commitment
- One-day regional training
- Practical workshops
- Expert Petrus coaches
- Peer networking
- Follow-up virtual sessions
Coaching
$1,200
per month and up
For organizations investing in staff and major gift growth
- Personalized strategy
- Ongoing coach support
- Major gifts guidance
- Campaign readiness
- Training accountability
Capital Campaigns
Varies
by scope
For organizations preparing for a campaign
- Pre-campaign readiness
- Case for support
- Feasibility studies
- Campaign counsel
- Wrap-up and transition
Summer Coaching Sprint
Use the summer months to build your fall fundraising plan before the busy season begins. This 3-month virtual coaching sprint helps Catholic campus ministries create a fall appeal, major gift pipeline, stewardship plan, 12-month calendar, and shared Sprint Playbook with support from a Petrus coach and Pete AI.
LEARN ABOUT THE SPRINT
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