Finance & Stewardship
Equip Course
Money is hard!
No one likes to ask for money.
So let's make it easier to navigate!
Consider a fresh approach to money in a parish...
Raise Givers!
Create a Culture of Generosity in Your Parish
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We are in the discipleship business. Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples. Our Finance & Stewardship activities should reflect this mission, and if we make the connection between giving and discipleship clear, we will grow a healthy parish.
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The Finance & Stewardship Equip Course is designed to give Catholic pastors and parish leaders the confidence and strategies to ask for financial support in a way that feels natural and mission-driven.
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This online, on-demand course provides a clear roadmap for transforming your approach to stewardship, budgeting, and making the ask, for annual offertory or capital campaigns.
What You’ll Learn
The Finance & Stewardship Equip Course provides a step-by-step guide to help you master the art of parish financial management. Over six sessions, you’ll explore proven techniques for building donor relationships, simplifying giving processes, and leading successful Stewardship Weekends and Capital Campaigns.
Key Takeaways:
- A Holistic Approach to Stewardship: Learn how to integrate giving into the spiritual journey of your parishioners by aligning money with discipleship and faith.
- Master the Ask: Gain confidence in how and when to ask for financial support, turning giving into an act of worship that inspires generosity.
- Streamline Your Parish Finances: Develop practical financial systems and budget processes that make stewardship easy and efficient.
- Prepare for Success: Discover how to plan and execute impactful Stewardship Weekends and Capital Campaigns that both inspire hearts and ensure financial stability.
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Your Starting Point:
Finance & StewardshipÂ
Equip Course
$297
Course Format:
Reflection & Implementation
Work-along workbook with action steps
Expert Teaching
10-12 minute workshop-style videos
What's Included
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6 Lesson Videos
Led by Ed Bradley, Church of the Nativity's Stewardship Leader + Rebuilt's Senior Strategist & Lead Coach.
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Course Workbook
Templates, examples, and action plans that you can use immediately in your parish.
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On Demand Access
Learn at your own pace, with access to the course materials anytime, anywhere.
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 Expert Insights from Catholic Parishes
Gain insights from successful stewardship strategies used by Church of the Nativity and Rebuilt's Partner Parishes across the country.
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INTRODUCING
A clear structure to raising a successful and sustainable community of givers.
Session 1:
Transforming the Culture of Giving
This foundational session shows you how to shift the parish mindset about money by integrating it into discipleship. Learn about the 4 P’s of Giving—Planned, Priority, Percentage, and Progressive—and discover how a consistent message can build a culture of generosity.
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Session 2:
Building Donor Relationships & Development Strategies
Dive into the fundamentals of parish financial systems and learn how to make heartfelt asks. This session covers everything from thank-you notes to digital giving, helping you focus on internal fundraising and deepen relationships with major donors.
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Session 3:
Data Tracking & Making Giving Easy
Explore how to simplify the giving process by making digital donations quick and seamless. Learn about the power of data to track donor engagement and enhance reporting, and get step-by-step guidance on aligning your budget with parish goals.
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Session 4:
Stewardship Weekend Preparation
A successful Stewardship Sunday can transform your parish’s financial outlook. This session walks you through preparing both the hearts and minds of your parishioners, ensuring smooth logistics and a compelling message that inspires generosity.
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Session 5:
Conducting a Capital Campaign
Is your parish planning a major capital project? Learn how to prepare for a successful capital campaign by casting a compelling vision, leading a soft launch, and rallying parish-wide support for a transformative initiative.
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Session 6:
Crafting Your Annual Stewardship Plan
This final session helps you develop a long-term stewardship plan, ensuring that your parish has a roadmap for fundraising success throughout the year. You’ll review the core principles of the course and learn how to embed stewardship into the culture of your parish.
Who is this for?
The Finance & Stewardship Equip Course was specifically designed for:
Pastors
who might feel uncomfortable asking for financial support and would benefit from an approach rooted in faith and mission.
Parish Leaders
involved in financial ministry positions who need to develop stronger stewardship strategies and systems.
Finance Directors
looking to improve budget processes, donor relationships, and financial sustainability.
