A parish’s renovation project or new building is more than just bricks, mortar, and fundraising. It is really an act of praise and stewardship that invites and engages parishioners to pray and participate as a reflection of their love of God and each other; to promise and honor a gift to build or improve a […]
Many parishes and schools are trapped in a maintenance cycle, spending most of their time and resources struggling to simply maintain what they have. Learn how to break free of the maintenance model and focus more of your time, energy, and resources on advancing the mission of your Church community.
Along with a once in a generation pandemic, 2020 ushered in new or exacerbated challenges for our Church. But we are Easter people who abound in Hope, and our parishes need to be places of Eucharistic celebration, bringing joy and faith to all. So, dormancy or decline cannot be in our lexicon or practice. Every […]
We continue to hear how difficult it is for parishes across the country to strengthen parish community, especially when budgets are tight, and parishioners are concerned about economic stresses and […]
Totally Catholic VBS is back for 2023! Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure […]
Where tradition meets innovation. Join us to learn best practices for Envelopes, Online Giving, and Websites. OSV is honored to be working with the Diocese of Corpus Christi to assist parishes […]
When #GivingTuesday was launched in 2012, it shifted the focus of the holiday season from spending to giving, offering an alternative to consumerism. As more Catholic institutions join the #GivingTuesday […]
If you’re looking to save time, money, and effort when it comes to staying informed about your parish, staying connected with your parishioners, and maintaining census records, finances, and funds, […]
A major challenge many schools face is that parents and staff get fatigued from fundraising and volunteering. A well-structured Annual Fund and advancement plan reduces the time-effort and the number […]
Running a successful capital campaign is not impossible during an economic downturn as evidenced by stories of parishes that concluded with remarkable results. As the economy presents challenges in 2023, no one can predict the impacts that lay ahead but one thing is for sure: waiting for the “right time” can be even more costly.
