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For the love of money is a
root of all kinds of evil.
1 Timothy 6:10
Go, sell what you own,
and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.
Mark 10:21
The Spiritual Exercises focus on Discernment
The "Economic" Exercises focus on practicalities of executing God's will
Business
Marketing
Neuro-Psychology
Secular Fundraising
1. Confidence in God’s Abundance
2. Ministry-Centered Work Environment
3. Clarity about Core Theological Beliefs
4. Giving Donors Opportunities for Participation
5. Integrated Organizational Planning
6. Spiritually Mature Leadership
Ignatian Principles of Fundraising
Where can we learn best-practices?
God's Fool
Singular focus on mission
"Historical Building Preservation Society Syndrome"
When we ask, we ask on behalf of others, not ourselves
Live simply and within our
means, God will provide
Not My will be done but Thine - spiritual poverty
Rule of St. Francis
Not based on parish need, but on need of parishioners to share
Process not a product
10 years to transform a parish
Depends on testimony of lay people to motivate parishioners
Pastor walks fine balance of supporting efforts vs. either doing nothing at all or taking on full effort himself
Sacrificial giving is about forming a conscience to help Catholics understand what the Lord is asking of them.
Not simply a mathematical formula or "membership dues"
Good and gracious God,
We recognize all life is a gift and a blessing.
We thank you for your most generous love.
Encourage us to be persons of honesty and integrity,
worthy of proclaiming the Gospel,
in this sacred ministry of fundraising.
Help us to always reverence the sacred space where
our donors and our missions meet.
Give us openness to listen to the needs of our donors.
Give us joyful spirits, and an eagerness to engage others.
Give us hopeful imagination and creative vision,
recognizing generosity in even the smallest gift.
Give us strong, steadfast hearts in times of discouragement.
Give us trusting hearts, knowing that the fruits of labors will
be realized long after we are gone.
Give us faithful hearts, deeply committed to Your realm.
Let us feel Your Presence so that we know we are never truly alone.
Remind us always that what we do for the least of our brothers and sisters,
we do for you.
We ask this in Jesus’ name, and in unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
USCCB responded to financial crisis in church with focus on topic of stewardship as part of discipleship.