Fundraising is hard enough without having to figure it out alone.
Practical wisdom for church and nonprofit fundraisers — grounded in faith, forged in 15 years of field experience.
About The Almoner
I’m Nathan Krupa, and I’ve spent 15 years raising money for organizations that feed the hungry and serve the poor. I’ve raised millions of dollars for food banks and Catholic organizations, and along the way I’ve learned that most fundraisers are doing heroic work with very little support.
The Almoner exists because I believe every fundraiser deserves a mentor in their corner. Someone who has been in the trenches, made the mistakes, celebrated the wins, and can offer practical guidance without the jargon. This is that place.
“I raise about $19 for every $1 I cost the food bank. That’s not a boast... God made it possible. But it’s also a reminder that good fundraising is the engine of mission.” — Nathan Krupa
$19 raised for every $1 spent
That’s what disciplined, donor-centered fundraising looks like. The strategies on this site helped make it possible.
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What You’ll Walk Away With
Confidence in your next ask
Stop second-guessing your approach. Learn the donor cultivation strategies that have raised millions — and adapt them to your organization, your donors, your mission.
A playbook you can use today
Step-by-step guides for every fundraising challenge: making the ask, building a case statement, running a campaign. Professional-grade education, freely available.
Permission to fundraise boldly
Fundraising is ministry, not a necessary evil. Rooted in Catholic social teaching, you’ll find a perspective that treats asking for money as the noble, joyful work it truly is.
Tools that save you hours
Downloadable guides, templates, frameworks and a growing list of articles on best practices — so you can spend less time researching and more time raising money.
Voices from the Field
“This was a very engaging discussion and I walked away learning more about how to proceed with fundraising and grants.”
— Fundraising Workshop Attendee, Community Foundation of the CSRA Capacity Building Cohort
“An excellent overview of the many ways to find and follow new donors, keep regular donors, increase interest, and find major donors. Very helpful information.”
— Fundraising Workshop Attendee, Community Foundation of the CSRA Capacity Building Cohort
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Praise for "Letters from the Almoner : How and Why to Raise Money in Church"
“A very useful tool for pastors, so many of whom are called upon to seek funding for projects in their parishes. There is a fair amount that is available for them regarding what is commonly called ‘stewardship,’ but not a lot on fundraising. There should be a willing audience for this helpful volume in the epistolary style.”
— Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, Archdiocese of Atlanta
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Common Questions
I’m the only fundraiser at my organization. Can this really help?
Especially so. Most of this content was written for solo fundraisers — the development director who wears five hats, reports to a board, and doesn’t have a team to brainstorm with. You’ll find a practical mentor, not a textbook.
We’re a small parish. Do these strategies scale down?
Absolutely. The principles of donor-centered fundraising work at every size. A $50,000 annual appeal follows the same arc as a $5 million campaign. The strategies here are designed to be adapted to your church's conditions.
I don’t have fundraising training. Is this too advanced?
Not at all. The Playbook guides start from scratch and build up. If you’re new to fundraising, start with the case statement guide and the annual appeal series. Experienced fundraisers will find deeper dives on major gifts and donor cultivation.
Is this only for Catholic organizations?
The perspective is grounded in Catholic social teaching, but the fundraising strategies apply to any church or nonprofit. Whether you’re Episcopalian, Baptist, or running a secular non-profit, the donor psychology and campaign mechanics are universal.