Welcome to part one of a four part series on Mission Effectiveness! The inspiration for this series came from an article by Jake Stanley from the Amazing Parish that was featured in the October 2023 issue of Catechetical Review. The article deals with Ministry Burnout. This begs the question: why do good employees in the non-profit world burnout so frequently? In this episode, Greg and Bryan discuss what it takes for an organization to be Smart and Healthy.

Battling the unseen. When you are trying to do something beautiful for God, understand the forces against you. Greg dives into an exploration of the mystical encounter, both good and bad, and shares what this means for you as a fundraiser.

The Startup – Choosing Database Software. Your parish decided to start a development program to support the parish and school. Greg offers advice on step one-setting up a development database.

The Startup – Finding Your First Donors. You’ve just started a non-profit, and you don’t even have a prospect list. Here’s ideas on how to get started.

With the new year upon us, the time to set a solid fundraising strategy is here. One of the challenges non-profits face is too many “good” things to focus our time on. So what are the most essential tasks for you to focus on for fundraising? Bryan shares five things you can do to kickstart your fundraising in 2024.

Greg recounts how a donor recently told him, “Asking is the easy part.” Listen in on why that transformed his thinking about fundraising.

What can motivate individuals to give beyond what seems possible?

Today Greg talks about the relationship between God and Money. Specifically, he shares a real life study on Warsaw, the Dentist and the Great Flood of ’97.

Bryan and Greg share perhaps the most important skill a development officer can master: the art of listening. In this episode, you’ll learn about listening on a deeper level and uncover what it takes to really get to know someone.

There’s a saying in show biz, “No one wants you ‘til everyone wants you.” Bryan explains how that principle applies to non-profits, as he recounts the growth of St. Paul’s Newman Center in Fargo, ND.