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What's the Right Number? - A Petrus Development Show Episode on Solicitation Amounts

It's a recurring question in the life of a fundraiser:  "How much money should I request from a donor when I meet with them?"  If that's a question that continues to baffle you, we have good news!  Andrew and Rhen return with an episode on tools you can use to determine the appropriate dollar amount...

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Prioritize Passion - A Petrus Development Show Episode on Hiring Fundraisers

The choice of who to hire as a fundraiser can be one of the most important decisions that an organization makes.  Choosing the right development staff makes a world of difference in whether or not a ministry is able to build a successful and sustainable development program.  

 

 

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Make Your Donor Calls 16 Times Better with 3 Small Tweaks

If you could make your donor calls 16 times more effective, would you? Of course you would. And the best part? You don’t need a new CRM, a bigger list, or a groundbreaking pitch. 

 

It just takes is three simple adjustments, all backed by research.

 

These aren’t gimmicks. They’re data-driven ch...

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Let's RAISE The Bar On Your Fundraising Potential! - A Petrus Development Show Episode on RAISE Regional Workshops

We come to you in this week's episode with an exciting opportunity.  We are thrilled to invite you to our 2025 RAISE Regional Workshops.  

 

 

Show Notes:

As Andrew and Rhen share in the episode, Petrus is changing things up in 2025.  Instead of hosting a large multi-day annual conference in ...

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Make May Your Month: Creative Ways to Encourage New Monthly Donors

May isn’t just for flowers and graduations—it’s also the biggest month of the year for new monthly donor signups. That’s right! According to NeonOne, May sees more people commit to recurring giving than any other month.

 

Why? Maybe it’s the post-tax season calm, the inspiration of spring renewal,...

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What A Donor Wants - A Petrus Development Episode on Responding to Donor Advice

 

Welcome back!  We return with an episode that explores how fundraisers should handle advice from donors, particularly when it comes with strings attached to financial contributions. 

 

 

Show Notes:

In this episode, Andrew and Rhen chat about various ways to handle donors who, in addition ...

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The Easiest Donor Meetings You’ll Ever Schedule

The start of the year is full of fresh goals, long to-do lists, and that faint hope that this will be the year you finally organize your inbox. (Spoiler alert: it won’t be.) 


But there’s one task you should definitely add to your calendar that’s both rewarding and surprisingly easy:  stewardship me...

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What Not To Wear: Petrus Edition - An Episode on Fundraising Attire

Happy New Year!  We're back with our first Petrus Development Show episode of 2025, and we return with a discussion about fundraising attire.  Yep, you read that correctly.  We're talking about clothing.  In this episode, Andrew and Tara share details about how a fundraiser should dress for donor me...

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The Role of Major Donors in Your Year-End Fundraising Success

Major donors are game-changers for Catholic nonprofits, especially during year-end fundraising campaigns. Their generosity doesn’t just fuel your mission—it inspires others to give, and it sets the tone for your entire campaign. But, to unlock their full potential, you need to engage them strategica...

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Stop Winging It - A Petrus Development Show Episode on Fundraising Roadblocks

In this episode of the Petrus Development Show, Andrew and Rhen dive deep into 5 critical challenges that often derail fundraising efforts, especially for those fundraisers who are just starting out.

 

 

Show Notes:

From the fundamental importance of a clear case for support to the often-over...

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3 Powerful Ways to Re-Engage LYBUNT and SYBUNT Donors Before Year-End

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 past but, for whatever re...

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Giving Day Game Plan: A Petrus Development Show Episode on Giving Day Strategies

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 fundraising succe...

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