Inflation’s Impact on Collections
New Villanova and ACS Technologies study finds giving levels rebounding but inflation taking a big bite. A new study released by Villanova’s Center for Church… Read More »Inflation’s Impact on Collections
Our Dilemma of Shrinking Generosity
About a year ago, I was talking with a respected colleague at a conference. We were at a stewardship conference, remarking that we were not… Read More »Our Dilemma of Shrinking Generosity
Study of giving levels offers some rays of hope for churches
Villanova’s Center for Church Management investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Catholic giving levels Using an anonymous, random sampling of giving data captured via ACS… Read More »Study of giving levels offers some rays of hope for churches
Church of the Nativity: Welcoming Visitors through Personal Outreach
The Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Md., is admired by Catholic churches nationwide as the “Rebuilt Parish” that has successfully fused sacramental and liturgical… Read More »Church of the Nativity: Welcoming Visitors through Personal Outreach
Help Wanted – Volunteers Needed
It seems like businesses aren’t the only ones who need help! The pandemic impacted more than church attendance and giving. It’s also hit our volunteer… Read More »Help Wanted – Volunteers Needed
Weekly Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship
Blog 2 of 4 If there were something you could do each week that would increase your member giving and engagement, you’d jump at it,… Read More »Weekly Healthy Habits for Strong Stewardship
Black History: The US Catholic Church Prayerful Response
February is black history month thanks to the efforts of Carter G. Woodson, who formed the first organization to promote the scientific study of black… Read More »Black History: The US Catholic Church Prayerful Response
Acknowledgments: Value a Donor’s Time
Preparing for a Capital Campaign Part 3 of 4 The old saying ‘time is money’ takes on a new meaning through the lens of donor relations.… Read More »Acknowledgments: Value a Donor’s Time
4 Ways Your Church Can Increase Engagement This Lent
Lent is 40 days leading up to Easter each year. The focus throughout the season of Lent is repentance, marked by deeper spiritual engagement and… Read More »4 Ways Your Church Can Increase Engagement This Lent
Lenten Penance Explained – What is Lenten Penance?
The season of Lent will soon be upon us. When we prepare for Easter by setting aside time to reflect on Jesus Christ. To consider… Read More »Lenten Penance Explained – What is Lenten Penance?
What about Single-Person Households?
Increasingly we live alone. For many reasons there is an increase in single-person households in the US, reaching 31% of households in 2021. This reality… Read More »What about Single-Person Households?
God is The God of Order
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) because our God is The God of Order.… Read More »God is The God of Order