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5 Reasons to Read "A Spirituality of Fundraising"

By Jamie Cappetta, President at USC Caruso Catholic Center


 

5 Reasons to read “A Spirituality of Fundraising” by Henri Nouwen

 "A Spirituality of Fundraising" is a mandatory read for all Catholic fundraising professionals. It is a short read, and you will not regret...

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Crafting Effective Mission and Vision Statements for Catholic Nonprofits

Importance of Mission and Vision Statements

Mission and vision statements are essential guideposts for any organization, especially for small nonprofits or ministries. These foundational documents help your ministry execute, evaluate, grow, and adapt your organization’s purpose and...

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Is “Crisis Giving” an Effective Development Strategy in 2024?

By Andrew Robison, President of Petrus Development


 

The Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas and Louisiana, leaving destruction in its wake. Over 50 inches of rain fell in many parts of Houston and Southeast Texas, leading to:

  • 500,000 ruined cars...
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Hiring a Great Nonprofit Development Director in 2024

By John Flynn, Vice President of Philanthropy
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)


 

Good development people are hard to come by. Great development people are even tougher to find.

We often talk to leaders who are quick to share their true feelings about their experience of...

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Andrew Robison is the new President of Petrus, LLC

Petrus Development is pleased to announce Andrew Robison as the company’s new President, effective July 1, 2017. Robison will lead Petrus’ national development efforts.

 

Robison is an established leader in fund development across many sectors of the nonprofit community. He...

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Q&A With Andrew Robison

Q&A with Andrew Robison, president of Petrus Development

Andrew Robison, president of Petrus Development sits down and answers some questions about his new role and his vision for the future of Catholic fund development.

 

What is the most important role of Petrus?

Petrus Development...

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