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Information on the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program Grant

Information on the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program Grant

In a bid to fortify the safety and security of faith-based institutions and educational establishments, the Alberta government has recently taken a significant step by expanding the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program (ASIP) grant. This expansion, announced on...

Candles for Charity: A Parish Case Study

Candles for Charity: A Parish Case Study

In the heart of Red Deer, Alberta, the Knights of Columbus embarked on a heartwarming initiative called the Candles for Charity project. This unique endeavor not only kindled the spirit of giving but also illuminated the community with handmade Ukrainian Catholic...

Crafting a Winning Grant Proposal: Tips for Church Leaders

Crafting a Winning Grant Proposal: Tips for Church Leaders

Securing grant funding for your church's projects and initiatives can be a transformative opportunity. However, the path to success lies in crafting a compelling grant proposal that effectively communicates your church's mission, goals, and measurable outcomes. In...

Gratitude and Giving: How to Thank Your Church Donors

Gratitude and Giving: How to Thank Your Church Donors

In the life of a church, donors play a vital role in supporting its mission, programs, and initiatives. Expressing gratitude to these generous individuals and groups is not only a way to show appreciation but also an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of your faith...

Building for the Future: Capital Campaigns and Church Expansion

Building for the Future: Capital Campaigns and Church Expansion

In the life of a thriving Ukrainian Catholic community, there often comes a time when the physical church facilities need to be expanded or renovated to accommodate the growing congregation's needs. These ambitious projects require significant funding, which is where...

Legacy Giving: Honouring Generosity for Future Church Growth

Legacy Giving: Honouring Generosity for Future Church Growth

As members of a church community, we have a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of generosity and support for future generations. Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, offers individuals the chance to make a profound impact on the long-term growth and...

$200,000 Humanitarian Aid Settlement Grant

$200,000 Humanitarian Aid Settlement Grant

The faithful of the Eparchy of Edmonton are preparing to welcome these families and help settle them and establish them into the community. Although each parish may have different means of providing support, we all can do something. Eparchial parishes and eparchial...

6 Steps to Start a Parish Fundraising Strategy

6 Steps to Start a Parish Fundraising Strategy

What is the Current State of Your Fundraising Strategy? Good stewardship is vital to the success of our parishes, so it’s important your parish has a plan for their fundraising strategy and how you intend to ensure the long-term sustainability of the mission of the...

What Parishes are Doing: Online Donations Programs

What Parishes are Doing: Online Donations Programs

What are online donations?An online donation is a donation that an individual can make using the internet. It is a digital form directly embedded into a parish’s website. In a few minutes or less, anyone can set-up paperless planned monthly donations or make a...

How to Write a Parish Appeal Letter

How to Write a Parish Appeal Letter

Appeal letters are one of the most effective tools your parish can use to raise funds to support the ongoing needs of your parish as well as any special projects. Ensure your parish or district has at least one appeal letter per year. Doing so helps inform people,...

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EIO_GrantWritingGuide-page-001

Church Maintenance and Improvement Grant

This grant provides funding to parishes whose responsibility it is to maintain their church buildings and property so as to provide the faithful a safe and accessible place in which to worship.

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A Guide for Grant Writing

  • Before approaching a prospective Funder
  • Writing the grant proposal
  • Reporting to funders
Parish Fundrasing Plan-page-001

Annual Fundraising Plan Template

  • Fundraising team
  • Parish Mission
  • Fundraising Methods
  • Fundraising Schedule
  • Fundraising objectives and value statement
  • Fundraising conclusion
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Raise More Money with Your Next Event

  • Choose an event theme that sets your charity apart from the rest.
  • Optimize your event page for increased ticket sales and attendance.
  • Persuade sponsors to support you with a pitch they can’t resist.
  • Create a realistic timeline for event to-do’s (examples included).
  • Nail your event logistics so you can hit the ground running.
EIO_GrantWritingGuide-page-001

Guide to Holiday Fundraising Success

  • Provide a simple framework for crafting your holiday plan
  • Provide tips for getting the overall message right
  • Identify the key stages of an effective holiday campaign
  • Offer complimentary campaigns ideas for increasing donations
  • Share expert tips for optimizing your emails, landing pages, and more!
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Donations of Securities: Increase Your Charity’s Fundraising Revenue

  • What securities are and why they are important for charities and donors;
  • How you can develop a strategy and leverage key tactics;
  • The benefits to your donors;
  • Resources to help your outreach efforts; and,
  • How CanadaHelps simplifies donations of securities.
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Growing Your Monthly Donors

  • Determining who your monthly giving prospects are
  • Building your monthly giving plan
  • Converting, retaining and upgrading your monthly donors
  • When to ask and how to ask