“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.” (Deuteronomy 16:17) “…Send your treasures to the heavenly storage room. Deposit your wealth in God’s Bank, distributing it to the poor, the orphans and the widows, so that you can receive a million […]
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Planned Giving is Visionary and Strategic Giving
Without vision and strategy a parish will be given a default future – NOT of its own choosing. Planned giving an important vision and strategy tool.
Many Wealthy Plan to Remember Charities in Their Estates – Does Your Parish Have an Endowment Program?
To remember the parish in one’s will is to look back upon life with gratitude and to look forward to the spiritual well being of future generations.
Research Confirms It: “Practiced” Generous Behavior Causes Better Life Outcomes
This article posits an interesting theory: it is not a happy life that prompts generosity. Rather, it is generosity that brings joy, purpose and abundance to life.
Fr. Thomas Hopko on Alms-giving
One of the great teachers of our time. A mentor to innumerable priests. Catch all of his lectures on Ancient Faith Radio
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Report on Giving Trends
A mainstay of the nonprofit community, The Chronicle of Philanthropy offers articles, resources, job searching, etc.
Segmenting and Differentiating the Annual Stewardship Campaign
Effectively conveying the purpose and the mission of the parish requires innovation and creativity in the way that it is presented.
Values Exchange and Parish Life – A Fundamental Social Interaction
Parishioners are asked, asked, asked to give, give and give. Here’s a reflection on how parish leadership might consider giving value back to them. Doing so actually inspires more giving but that’s not the purpose – that’s just an unexpected benefit. An aspect of the Eucharistic life of the church is hidden here.
Philanthropic Saints: St. Martin of Tours
A saint renowned for his philanthropy “Almsdeeds and compassion filled your life with their splendours.”
Spoken PowerPoint: Stewardship in the Old Testament
A seventeen-minute voice over PowerPoint briefly surveying stewardship in the Old Testament. Be sure to allow time for the complete download.
Parish Honor Code Regarding Contributions
Parishes often shoot themselves in the foot, both purposefully and accidentally, when they mishandle contributions or confidential information. Unfortunately, it’s an all too common occurrence in parish life.
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