Not a drill, a planned emergency
Dear Fr. Zagloba, Today I’m writing on a computer with a cracked screen. No idea how it happened, although two little boys are under investigation. It shouldn’t be too terribly…
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Fundraising
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Our Bucket is Leaking!
The perils of donor attrition. Dear Fr. Zagloba, I was talking to Carmen about the church budget and she mentioned that one of the big problems is that our revenue…
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Why Stewardship? A Personal Testimony
Stewardship is More Than a Fundraising Slogan Dear Fr. Zagloba, To be honest, no, I don’t think most people in the parish have caught hold of vision for the “Stewardship…
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Let’s Go Fishing – Acquiring New Donors
A ‘Fishy’ Parable for Fundraisers Dear Mrs. Sanderson, I understand how hard it is to set up meetings with people about the food pantry. It’s not their top priority. I…
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The Widow’s Might – The Power of Giving
Don’t fear the Prosperity Gospel, Just preach the Truth Dear Fr. Zagloba, I’ve been thinking about what you said about the dangers of sounding like a prosperity gospel preacher. That’s…
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Casting a Broader Net – Requests for Support
Using Business Letters to Get In Kind Donations Dear Mrs. Sanderson, I think reaching out to local businesses for donations is a great idea. I think you should start by…
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Asking for more than loose change
Dear Fr. Zagloba, Something you said caught my attention during announcements at Mass. You pointed out Steve standing in the back with his fundraising bucket. Everyone chuckled a little at…
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Endowments – The Fundraiser’s Apple Seed
Dear Father Zagloba, I’ve been talking to the Director of Development for the Diocese, and we’ve come up with a brilliant idea. An endowment!!! Stay with me here. You have…
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Thou shalt see thy donor face to face
Dear Mrs. Sanderson, I’m very sorry to hear that you didn’t raise as much money as you expected from announcing the food pantry last Sunday. Don’t be discouraged. This is…
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No Bake Fundraising
Dear Mrs. Sanderson, I got so excited when Fr. Zagloba told me that you would like to start a food pantry here at the Parish. I think this is a…
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