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Recommendations for Picking Catholic Charities to Support

Interview with Compass Catholic Ministries

In this interview, Brice Sokolowski (author of Alms, Your Definitive Guide to the In’s and Out’s of Catholic Fundraising) joins Caitlyn and Diana to discuss how to determine if the charity you want to support is a worthwhile cause and will put your money to good use. No one wants to see their hard-earned money squandered. Brice gives some practical tips so you can make sure your money is used well.

To learn more about the Lepanto Institute and its list of safe Catholic non-profits to support, visit http://www.lepantoinstitute.org

https://CompassCatholic.org

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The future of Catholicism and your Lenten appeal

The Face of Generosity during a Pandemic

Make sure to get your free copy of ‘The 10 Commandment of Catholic Fundraising’. It’s a book that highlights the ten tasks you should do to keep you focused on your mission and hit your fundraising target, every time.

Among all of this chaos – people sick and dying, populations quarantined, jobs lost, and churches closed, you might be asking, “How – and when – will we overcome all of this?”

If you lead a Catholic apostolate, you might be wondering, “Will people still donate this Lent?”

I’m writing this email in hopes that you continue with your Lenten fundraising.

Why do I say this?

When faced with challenges, Catholics don’t hide. They rise, and they take action.

“For God, all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26

Many Catholic apostolates that I work with are experiencing record donation levels these past weeks. One even increased donations by 50%.

Please check out this week’s video to learn how all of this is happening:

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My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal

What Catholic apostolates should consider doing when fundraising during Lent

Make sure to get your free copy of ‘The 10 Commandment of Catholic Fundraising’. It’s a book that highlights the ten tasks you should do to keep you focused on your mission and hit your fundraising target, every time.
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Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, and we are now in the season of Lent.

During Lent, Catholics are asked to focus on “almsgiving,” which means donating money or goods and performing other acts of charity.

As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving is “a witness to fraternal charity” and “a work of justice pleasing to God.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2462).

If you are thinking of running a campaign or appeal this Lent, I want to share with you me three best tips on how to do so.

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My 3 Best Time-Savers to Fundraise More Quickly

How to reaching your fundraising goal in a fraction of the time

Make sure to get your free copy of ‘The 10 Commandment of Catholic Fundraising’. It’s a book that highlights the ten tasks you should do to keep you focused on your mission and hit your fundraising target, every time.
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What’s the fastest way to hit your fundraising goal?

Usually, the super-successful fundraisers focus their attention on doing two or three tasks exceptionally well.

I call these tasks ‘time savers’ because they get you from $0 to $$$,$$$ in record time.

You likely have 100 responsibilities, therefore getting your fundraising done quickly is a priority.

Here are my top 3 Time Savers for Fundraising.

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How to Run a Catholic #GivingTuesday Fundraiser on Facebook

Introducing the "Facebook #GivingTuesday Fundraising Guide for Catholics"

As you know, Tuesday, December 3 is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving encouraging people to donate to their favorite non-profits.

Why is this day so important for you and your Catholic apostolate? It is one of those rare days that you can ask for donations on social media and get a very positive response.

Therefore, I highly recommend you run a Facebook fundraising campaign.

But that is not the best reason for running a #GivingTuesday campaign on the social media platform. Facebook will charge you 0% for processing donations and

… drum roll…

Facebook will match up to $100,000 in donations.

I have provided you a step by step guide that outlines everything you need to do. Check it out here:

How to Launch Your Facebook #GivingTuesday Fundraiser

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The Thomist Method of Fundraising

How the wisdom of Saint Thomas Aquinas can help you fundraise

Make sure to get your free copy of ‘The 10 Commandment of Catholic Fundraising’. It’s a book that highlights the ten tasks you should do to keep you focused on your mission and hit your fundraising target, every time.

I recently spoke with the manager of a Catholic conference that aims to educate, inspire and empower her community. While chatting, she asked me how to properly train herself — and her board — to fundraise.

Their goal was to get out of what had become a ‘slump’ in their fundraising.

I am often asked, “How do I get out of my slump?” When you feel God is nudging you to ‘up your game’, do you wonder how to respond? Does it sometimes feel like the right response is to raise more funds?

Saint Thomas of Aquinas was a master at finding the right answers to the tough questions. But before he answered a question, he made sure it was the right question being answered.

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Asking by the Rules: Canon 1262 and You

Following the Rules - Code of Canon Law and Fundraising

Make sure to get your free copy of ‘The 10 Commandment of Catholic Fundraising’. It’s a book that highlights the ten tasks you should do to keep you focused on your mission and hit your fundraising target, every time.

Brice Sokolowski Catholic Fundraiser

NOTICE: Have you checked to confirm that you’re allowed to run a fundraising campaign for your Catholic charity, religious order, cause, or parish?

Catholic bishops, particularly in the US, have strict guidelines about who can run a campaign. Meaning, you may have to stop before you even consider starting to fundraise.

When it comes to fundraising, we all want to follow the right protocol to make sure that people (especially bishops) understand that the money raised is going to a great cause.

Canon Law 1262 notifies Catholics that they are to give support to Catholic appeals; it also states how Catholic entities are allowed to ask for that support:

Can. 1262 – The faithful are to give support to the Church by responding to appeals and according to the norms issued by the conference of bishops.

However, this decree doesn’t apply to everyone. We all have come across causes that call themselves Catholic but, if you look carefully, they are, in fact, not. Rather, they use the label to attract the attention of Catholics but — intentionally or not — distort Church teaching and use the funds raised towards unorthodox views.