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My name is Nathan Krupa and I am the Almoner.

I’ve raised millions of dollars to feed the hungry, build the Church, and support awesome ministries. I want to help you do the same.

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Almoner /ˈalmənər,ˈämənər/


  1. Person responsible for gathering charitable gifts for the use of the church and ministry to the poor.
  2. The Church office that supervises the corporal works of mercy on behalf of the Pope.
  3. A professional fundraiser and writer who will teach you how to raise the money you need for your church or ministry.

From the Greek –  ἐλεέω (eleéō, “I have mercy”)


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    Nathan Krupa started raising money professionally for Golden Harvest Food Bank in 2011. When he discovered that fundraising can make wonderful things happen, his profession became his passion and the Almoner was born. His first book on raising money in the Church, Letters from the Almoner, is now available on Amazon.

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