128. Diocesan Engagement with Richard Lanahan
On our last episode of 2022, Jim Friend speaks with Richard Lanahan, the Director of Stewardship and Development for the
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Diocese
127. John Mathew Knowles – A Heart for Stewardship
Today, Jim Friend is joined by John Matthew Knowles, J.D., a business development strategist and advancement executive who serves as
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123. Tom Smith – Modeling Good Stewardship
This week we welcome Tom Smith, Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Newark. Tom began this new role in
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122. Renee Underwood, C.F.R.E. on Planned Giving
We are currently experiencing the “Great Transfer of Wealth,” and over the next few decades, financial experts predict that between
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119. NEW RESEARCH STUDY: Covid’s Impact on U.S. Catholics
In late February, Vinea Research administered an online survey to a sample of more than 1,500 self-identified Catholics who went
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117. Catholic Philanthropy Roundtable
Are you looking for some expert Development advice as you begin your planning for the next fiscal year? Join us
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111. “Our life’s path takes us where we’re meant to be”
On August 6, 2021, Bishop Koenig, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, announced Ms. Sheila O’Hagan McGirl, CFRE, would
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109. Fr. Michael Zimmerman – Scivias
In celebration of Vocation Awareness Week, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend invited Fr. Michael Zimmerman, who currently serves as assistant
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108. Year-End Giving Strategies with Lisa Quist
What are your year-end giving strategies? How will you close the calendar year and capitalize on the giving season? Jim
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106. Jim Choma, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
Catholic Healthcare Systems serve a unique mission in the community and never has the mission been more important than during
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105. The Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate
The Permanent Diaconate is a vital support to parish ministry. The Church calls men to serve as Ordained Deacons to
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102. Conversations at the 59th Annual ICSC
How has the pandemic impacted Stewardship for Catholic organizations? What strategies are Catholic leaders implementing to navigate these uncertain times?
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101. How Do We Bring them Back?
In December 2020, Dan Cellucci, CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute, offered a compelling talk entitled “What If They Don’t
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96. The evolving landscape of Diocesan Appeals
How have diocesan appeal changed since the start of the pandemic and how will diocesan professionals continue to adjust their
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95. Bishop Alfred Schlert: The Year of Real Presence
Bishop Alfred Schlert, Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, joins Jim Friend on today’s show. Bishop Schlert discusses growing up in the Lehigh
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94. Fr. Thomas F. Dailey, O.S.F.S.
Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Fr. Thomas Dailey, the inaugural John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics &
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93. Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D.
Today’s Show We are pleased to welcome Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D., Shepherd of the Archdiocese of Hartford, to our
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91. Mark Conzemius
Today’s Show Our guest today is Mark Conzemius, President at the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota. Mark has
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90. Cande de Leon, “The Heart of the Mission”
Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend talks with Cande de Leon, Executive Director of the Office for Mission Advancement
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89. Guiding and Strengthening California Catholics
Today’s Show Advancing Our Church visits the beautiful state of California again this week through a conversation with the Most
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