As the year wraps up, there’s one group of donors you don’t want to overlook: your LYBUNT (Last Year But Unfortunately Not This Year) and SYBUNT (Some Year But Unfortunately Not This Year) supporters.
These are folks who believed in your mission enough to donate in the...
In this episode, Andrew and Rhen return with a short discussion on the pros and cons of giving days. (Let it be known, however, that we at Petrus think the pros definitely outweigh the cons!) This episode is great for anyone who is curious about giving days and their potential for...
Andrew Robison, Petrus president, and Rhen Hoehn, Petrus's director of marketing, are together again on this week's episode of the Petrus Development Show! They spend their time discussing how to set development staff expectations for a new fiscal year. It's another...
By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing
Running a nonprofit is like steering a ship through uncharted waters. As the executive director, you’re the captain, guiding the crew. Amid the waves of daily tasks, one crucial element stands out: fundraising.
You might be tempted...
Andrew Robison, Petrus president, is back on this week's episode of the Petrus Development Show! Andrew and Rhen spend their time together discussing the all-important topic of budgeting. While budgeting may not seem like a terribly exciting interview topic, Andrew and Rhen...
By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing
Inflow must be greater than outflow.
When it comes to setting a budget, this fact is obvious.
When preparing the budget for a nonprofit organization, though, many fundraisers find that the process seems to happen backwards.
Your...
By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing
Planned giving is a powerful way for donors to support causes they care about while also leaving a legacy that lasts beyond their lifetime.
Nonprofit organizations rely on thoughtful contributions like these to continue their vital work...
It's time for another change! We continue our Petrus Development Show Q+A series on important development topics, but this week's episode features a new voice from the Petrus family. Join us as Rhen interviews Matt Bond, Petrus consultant and executive director of the Santa Fe...
By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing
As you explore the possibility of embarking on a transformative capital campaign for your nonprofit, one of the most critical factors for success is strategic staffing.
With the right team in place, you can navigate the complexities of...
In this week's episode of the Petrus Development Show, we continue our Q+A series with Petrus president, Andrew Robison. Listen as Andrew and Rhen outline the intial steps for beginning a fundraising program. Yes, we know this is a very quick primer - it's 30 minutes on the best...
By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing
Catholic nonprofits are quickly realizing that the future of their ministry relies on building a self-sustaining fundraising program.
In a time of shrinking Catholic demographics, relying on your budget to come from an organization like your diocese...
By Rhen Hoehn, Director of Marketing
I'm often asked, “Why would I spend time and money to go meet donors for coffee when I can just send them an email or letter?”
Or, “Wouldn’t it be easier and cheaper to put a little time into grant writing, rather than meeting...
