Sursum Scribe August 2024
Hello friends!
Hope you are enjoying your summer months.
We are excited to welcome Dave Cook to the Sursum Consulting team. With 20 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit leadership, Dave brings a heart for the Church and a wealth of expertise to our firm…
Trends
Putting this article under trends because I am super hopeful as we transition to a missionary year after the Eucharist Revival. As the article notes, “surveys show that on any given Sunday, five of six Catholics in the United States are prioritizing something other than the Eucharistic Lord on the Lord’s Day.” Father Roger Landry, author, writes that we are all being called to “walk with one” person who is presently not journeying with the Eucharistic Lord and his Church to Mass and in daily life.
Skilling Up
Discover how to transform your board members into powerful fundraisers. This approach emphasizes the art of storytelling and creates opportunities for board members to express their deep connections and commitment to your organization. Very helpful in encouraging board members to shift their mindset from fear of fundraising to a much more empowering and positive experience.
What We’re Reading This Month
What We’re Reading This Month: What I cannot stop using is this new app!!
My friend Jacob Ciccarelli (link to his LI) and team has put together an incredible resource that empowers Catholics to confidently share their faith. It is an AI-powered mobile app that offers accurate, on-demand answers to questions about the Catholic faith that you can instantly share with others. Take a look; I promise you will not be disappointed.