The Catholic Fundraising Conference
Clergy and lay leaders from across the country will gather in San Antonio for RAISE24, the Catholic fundraising conference. Our Catholic faith, the need for practical fundraising tools, and a supportive community is what brings us together.
Austin Farinholt
Director of Campus Ministry
Catholic Dukes @ JMU
“Great conference. We enjoyed it greatly! I was glad to have time for prayer and for talks focused on building the spiritual life of my development director.”
Cody Klamm
Advancement Coordinator
Teach for Christ
“Thank you all for an incredible experience. Being new, this was an amazing learning curve and spiritually up-lifting!"
Laura LaClair
Director of Campus Ministry
Diocese of Richmond
“This conference was all around excellent. It was both a prayerful and formative experience.”
Speakers and Topics
RAISE24 topics include:
Speakers Include...
Erica Waasdorp
President, A Direct Solution
Topic: Monthly Giving
Jason Atwood
CEO, Arkus, Inc.
Topic: Artificial Intelligence for Nonprofits
Dr. Darin Paine
Texas A&M University
Topic: Ethical Decision Making
Scott Whitaker
Secretariat Director, Stewardship and Development, Diocese of Austin
Topic: Donor Stewardship
Frank Shannon
Executive Director of Development, St. Mary's Catholic Center at Texas A&M
Topic: Donor Experience
Briana Johnson
Founder & Senior Event Director, Guide and Gather
Topic: Strategic Events
...and more!
RAISE24 Pricing
Prices include breakfast and lunch Monday through Wednesday, and dinner Tuesday.
All pricing for RAISE24 is per individual registrant.
Advance Rate
Through April 30, 2024
$999 per person
Regular Rate
May 1 - June 7, 2024
$1,099 per person
Convince Your Boss
We know YOU know that the Petrus Development Conference is a can't-miss event, but we also know you need to convince your boss to let you attend. Here are a few talking points to help you make your case.
Justify Your Trip
Hit the Ground Running
Basic Training is pre-conference introductory session open to all conference registrants, geared towards new development officers.
All RAISE24 registrants will receive on-demand access to the Basic Training recordings.
You will learn the basics of development and the fundamentals you need to get the most out of your experience at RAISE24.
Basic Training will also give insight on which talks at RAISE24 will be the most applicable for your organization's needs.
Who Attends RAISE?
SPONSORS
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