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Grants for Catholic Schools: How & When to Pursue Them

Fundraising for a Catholic school is challenging work. Among the difficulties is knowing when and how to look for grants, and understand how grant seeking should fit into your overall fundraising strategy. This blog post will help you determine whether it’s time to look for grants, and how to look for them successfully.

September 12, 2023

Fundraising

Catholic Philanthropy

Starting a Foundation: A How-To Guide for Catholic Philanthropists

If you’re looking for a more structured or strategic way to give, starting a private charitable foundation is a good option to consider. A private foundation can be established as a permanent philanthropic legacy or enduring structure for giving…

April 27, 2022

Fundraising

Fundraising Meetings: Do’s and Don’ts for Meeting with a New Funder

Do you have an upcoming fundraising meeting with a new or prospective donor or funder? Meeting with a prospective new funder can be intimidating, but here are some tips for making the first meeting productive and enjoyable!…

April 11, 2022

Using the Guide

How to Write a Top-Notch Project for Amplify

Subscribers to the Catholic Funding Guide have access to Amplify, a feature that allows grantseekers and funders to connect via projects. Grantseekers can post projects in need of funding, and funders can search projects in their interest areas. They…

March 17, 2022

News, Using the Guide

Introducing Amplify

Amplify is a feature of the Catholic Funding Guide that allows grant seekers and funders to connect in a new way….

March 15, 2022

Mission Moment

How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers for Your Catholic Nonprofit

Many Catholic organizations rely on volunteers to help with fundraising efforts, provide administrative support, or even carry out their mission in the community. But recruiting and retaining volunteers can be a challenge. Discover effective ways to boost volunteer…

February 8, 2022

Fundraising

10 Common Grant Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Catholic nonprofit organizations rely on grant funds to sustain and further their mission. But grant writing can be a challenging, time-consuming endeavor. This list of ten common grant writing mistakes, and how to avoid them, will help you…

January 21, 2022

Mission Moment

Catholic Prayers for Fundraising Events, Meetings, Projects, and More

Many Catholic nonprofit organizations and ministries hold fast to their faith by incorporating prayer into their meetings and projects. This can be a challenge for those not accustomed to praying spontaneously or aloud, and repeated prayers can become rote….

January 4, 2022

Using the Guide

Preview Our Upcoming Improvements

We’re implementing your feedback to make your Catholic Funding Guide experience more efficient….

December 21, 2021

Fundraising

Donor Fatigue: What It Means, What Causes It, and How to Prevent It

Are the donations your organization receives slowly decreasing? Are your appeals less effective than usual? If so, your supporters might be experiencing donor fatigue. What is donor fatigue, what causes it, and how can you prevent it?…

December 10, 2021

Fundraising

The Role of Board Members in Fundraising for Catholic Nonprofits

The wellbeing of a nonprofit organization depends on an engaged and well-run board of directors. This is especially true when it comes to fundraising. At the same time, the majority of board members typically lack training and experience with…

December 1, 2021

Catholic Fundraising Made Simple

If you are fundraising for a Catholic organization, the Catholic Funding Guide is here to help. Explore our fundraising blog articles, covering topics such as finding funding for your nonprofit, managing fundraising campaigns, strengthening donor relations and more. Whether you’re new to fundraising or a seasoned development professional, the Catholic Funding Guide can help you achieve your goals and further your mission.