150. Dave Baranowski: Stewardship in the Archdiocese of St. Louis
Dave Baranowski rejoins Jim Friend for a conversation about working in parish Stewardship in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Dave
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145. Diocese of Venice Grows Enrollment by 30%
This is not a headline that we’re accustomed to seeing in Catholic Education; the “Diocese of Venice has grown Enrollment
142. Rob Faughnan, CFRE
Today, we are joined by Rob Faughnan, CFRE, who will share some of his recent research on parish giving and
140. A Giving USA Conversation with Diocesan Development Directors
Join Jim Friend and this expert panel for a conversation about giving to Catholic parishes, dioceses, and other organizations. Our
138. The Relationship between Development and Communications
Published: August 7, 2023 Join us for a discussion about the relationship between Development and Communications. How do we optimize
128. Diocesan Engagement with Richard Lanahan
Published: December 20, 2022 On our last episode of 2022, Jim Friend speaks with Richard Lanahan, the Director of Stewardship and Development for
123. Tom Smith – Modeling Good Stewardship
Published: October 03, 2022 This week we welcome Tom Smith, Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Newark. Tom began this new
122. Renee Underwood, C.F.R.E. on Planned Giving
Published: September 20, 2022 We are currently experiencing the “Great Transfer of Wealth,” and over the next few decades, financial
117. Catholic Philanthropy Roundtable
Published: May 09, 2022 Are you looking for some expert Development advice as you begin your planning for the next
111. “Our life’s path takes us where we’re meant to be”
Published: December 21, 2021 On August 6, 2021, Bishop Koenig, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, announced Ms. Sheila O’Hagan McGirl,
109. Fr. Michael Zimmerman – Scivias
Published: November 15, 2021 In celebration of Vocation Awareness Week, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend invited Fr. Michael Zimmerman, who currently serves as assistant
102. Conversations at the 59th Annual ICSC
Published: September 26, 2021 How has the pandemic impacted Stewardship for Catholic organizations? What strategies are Catholic leaders implementing to
96. The evolving landscape of Diocesan Appeals
Published: June 10, 2021 How have diocesan appeals changed since the start of the pandemic, and how will diocesan professionals
95. Bishop Alfred Schlert: The Year of Real Presence
Published: June 01, 2021 Bishop Alfred Schlert, Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, joins Jim Friend on today’s show. Bishop Schlert discusses growing
93. Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D.
Published: May 18, 2021 We are pleased to welcome Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D., Shepherd of the Archdiocese of Hartford,
91. Mark Conzemius
Published: March 22, 2021 Our guest today is Mark Conzemius, President of the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota.
89. Guiding and Strengthening California Catholics
Published: March 02, 2021 Advancing Our Church visits the beautiful state of California again this week through a conversation with
87. Faith and Fundraising in 2021
Published: February 17, 2021 2020 forced us to reimagine many of our longstanding fundraising best practices, from major gifts to
69. +Increasing Generosity: Creating Growth During a Crisis
Published: September 09, 2020 We’re back after our summer break with more episodes to advance the mission of our Church.
66. The Financial and Pastoral Implications of Re-Opening Parishes and Schools
Published: June 17, 2020 We continue with session three of our series, “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times,” with our
65. Diocesan Foundations: Providing Service
Published: June 04, 2020 We continue with session two of our series, “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times,” with our
60. Holy Week 2020, from Philadelphia to Rockville Centre
Published: April 07, 2020 Holy Week 2020, during the COVID-19 crisis, has sparked new creativity and a missionary spirit in
51. Diocese of San Jose
February 16, 2020 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and Tom Farrell visit the Diocese of San Jose and speak with
50. Archdiocese of San Francisco
February 09, 2020 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend visits the Archdiocese of San Francisco to talk with Rod Linhares, Director of
49. Diocese of Phoenix
Published: February 02, 2020 Today, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend travels to his hometown in the Diocese of Phoenix and