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Better Together - A Petrus Development Show Episode on Donor Visits

In this week's episode of the Petrus Development Show, Andrew and Rhen return to chat about making donor visits with other members of your team.  The addition of a partner for certain donor visits is definitely a wise strategic decision, but it also adds the potential for awkwardness and...

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What Development Means to Me by Rhen Hoehn

By Rhen Hoehn, St. Albert the Great University Parish Development Director, Houghton, Michigan


I grew up in a Catholic family that practiced the faith. While I was preparing for confirmation, I went on a NET (National Evangelization Team) retreat. This retreat plus the grace of the sacrament...

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Heroic Pastors; Amazing Parishes - An Interview with Kevin Cotter

In this episode, Andrew visits with Kevin Cotter, Executive Director of Amazing Parishes, a ministry of the church that offers instruction and education to pastors as well as coaching to help them develop a team around them to make their parish amazing. We all know and have experienced...

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Petrus Development Grows to Meet New Demands of COVID-19 Church

New Director of Client Services to serve growing market for parish, diocesan, and ministry consulting 


College Station, TX - September 1, 2020 - Petrus Development announces the promotion of Tara Doyon as Director of Client Services and Senior Consultant. Tara previously served as a general...

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Josh Whelan joins Petrus as Vice President & Senior Consultant

Petrus Development is pleased to announce the addition of Josh Whelan to the Petrus team as Vice President and Senior Consultant. Josh comes to Petrus from the Fellowship of Catholic University Students where he spent nearly three years as a Sr. Director and Area Director of the South Region. As...

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Lectures, Metrics and Boardsā€¦Oh My: Interview with Jamie Cappetta

Jamie Cappetta, President of Our Savior Parish and Caruso Catholic Center at the University of Southern California


In this episode, Andrew visits with Jamie Cappetta, President of Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center. Jamie started his career as a street minister in South Boston but...

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Overcoming Self-Doubt in Fundraising: Strategies for Staying Resilient

The following is from the Petrus Annual Manual Weekly Emails. Visit the Annual Manual page to learn more about the Petrus Annual Manual.


Development is a demanding job, and it can be emotionally taxing.

 

Successful fundraising requires you to put yourself out there in a vulnerable way. If...

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