Sioux Falls, SD - October 15, 2026

Build a Planned Giving Program That Strengthens Your Mission for Generations

Planned giving can feel intimidating, technical, or reserved for only the largest organizations. But every Catholic nonprofit can begin taking practical steps to invite donors into deeper, lasting support of the mission.

This one-day RAISE Regional Workshop will help you understand the role planned giving can play in your overall fundraising strategy and how to begin building a program that is clear, mission-centered, and manageable for your organization.

You do not need to be a planned giving expert to attend. This workshop is designed to give development professionals a practical foundation for talking about planned gifts with confidence.

You’ll spend a full day:

Why planned giving matters for long-term mission sustainability
How to identify donors who may be open to making a planned gift
Simple ways to begin planned giving conversations
Common types of planned gifts and how to talk about them clearly

Workshop

Thursday, October 15, 2026

St. Therese Parish
901 N Tahoe Trail
Sioux Falls, SD 57110

8:00am: Registration and Light Breakfast

9:00am-5:00pm: Workshop Sessions

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

The workshop will include practical training on core planned giving principles.

Registration: just $59 per registrant

Price Increases to $89 on 9/15/26

Registration Closes: 10/8/2026

Price Includes:

Light breakfast
Lunch
A full day of sessions on planned giving

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 core development concepts that support a successful fundraising program.

Bonus 3:
30-Minute Fundraising Consultation

A virtual one-on-one coaching session after the workshop to talk through your organization’s fundraising and planned giving efforts.

Practical campaign training
Learn how strong campaigns are built, from readiness and feasibility to strategy, stewardship, and long-term fundraising growth.

Real-world Catholic campaign examples

Discuss campaign questions, donor dynamics, leadership challenges, and parish, school, ministry, and diocesan realities that Catholic organizations actually face.

Time to apply the material

Use the day to think through your organization’s campaign opportunities, readiness gaps, leadership needs, and next steps.

Conversation with other Catholic fundraisers
Connect with peers who are preparing for campaigns, considering major initiatives, or trying to build stronger development systems for future growth.

This workshop is designed for development professionals, executive directors, pastors, parish and diocesan leaders, Catholic school advancement teams, campus ministry staff, board members, and anyone responsible for strengthening donor relationships and building long-term support for a Catholic mission.

Planned giving is not just about future gifts. It is about helping donors reflect on the lasting impact they want to make through the ministries and missions they love.

Many faithful donors want their generosity to continue beyond their lifetime, but they may never take action unless someone invites them into the conversation. This workshop will help you understand how to make that invitation thoughtfully, pastorally, and effectively.

You will leave with a clearer understanding of planned giving, practical language you can use with donors, and a stronger sense of how to begin incorporating planned giving into your development efforts.