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The Petrus Development Show

Petrus Development

On the Petrus Development show we discuss fundraising in the religious sector with those who are doing it best.

Whether you are currently working in development, looking to start or relaunch a development program, or just curious about best practices this is the show for you!

Hosted by Andrew Robison, president of Petrus Development.

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Yesterday · 18 min
205 - 6 Stages of Buildling a Fundraising Program: Part 5 - Campaign Execution
Welcome back to Petrus's series on the six stages of building a development office, and this week, Andrew and Rhen discuss stage 5, the Campaign Execution Phase. Stage 5 recognizes that campaigns can be a strategic part of a fundraising program for a...
October 22 · 25 min
204 - 6 Stages of Building a Fundraising Program: Part 4 - Coordinate
Andrew and Rhen return to continue their series on the six stages of building a development office, and this week, they discuss stage 4, the Coordinate Phase. Stage 4 highlights the shift to a multi-person development staff, and it outlines systems...
October 8 · 18 min
203 - 6 Stages of Building a Fundraising Program: Part 3 - Personalize
Join Andrew and Rhen as they continue to journey through their series on the six stages of building a development office, and this week, they discuss stage 3, the Individualize Phase. Stage 3 introduces the addition of a strong major gifts program...
September 24 · 16 min
202 - 6 Stages of Building a Fundraising Program: Part 2 - Systematize
Andrew and Rhen return to continue their series on the six stages of building a development office, and this week, they discuss stage 2, the Systematize Phase. Stage 2 is specifically for organizations that are striving to add more order and...
September 10 · 19 min
201 - 6 Stages of Building a Fundraising Program: Part 1 - The Bootstrapping Phase
Andrew and Rhen are back to launch a new series on the six stages of building a development office. Their framework breaks down fundraising growth into six phases, and it gives development professionals a way to pinpoint exactly where their...
August 20 · 19 min
200 - AI Summit: Closing Q&A Session
Listen in to the closing session of Petrus's Virtual Summit on AI in Fundraising as Andrew Robison, Sarah Rose, Matt Bond, and Rhen Hoehn answer live questions from attendees, including: → How do you respond to employees who refuse to use AI? → Are...
August 13 · 59 min
199 - AI Summit Demos: What Actually Works in Fundraising
Once again, this week's episode is a recording of Petrus Development's recent Virtual Summit on AI In Fundraising. This live discussion with our fundraising experts demonstrates practical uses of AI tools for common fundraising tasks. Specific...
July 30 · 1 hr 11 min
198 - Petrus Hosts an AI Virtual Summit (AI in Catholic Fundraising)
We're back with something different this week! We just hosted our first Virtual AI Summit at Petrus, and we're excited to share the panel discussion with you on the Petrus Development Show. As AI becomes more prevelant in our lives, Andrew and...
July 16 · 35 min
197 - Is It Time? Signs Your Fundraiser Isn't Working Out
Welcome back to the Petrus Development Show! Andrew and Rhen return to tackle a topic no leader looks forward to: knowing when it's time to let a fundraiser go. As expected, they're not advocating for a quick, emotional decision. Andrew and Rhen...
June 30 · 37 min
196 - When Your Job Is Your Faith: Finding Balance in Catholic Fundraising
Working in Catholic fundraising means your faith and your job are deeply intertwined, and that means it's sometimes surprisingly hard to clock out. When does prayer become work prep? How do you say no to your parishioner requests on your day off?...
June 18 · 27 min
195 - Does the 40-Hour Workweek Work for Fundraisers?
Andrew and Rhen return to tackle a question that every fundraiser wrestles with: is the traditional 9-to-5, 40-hour workweek realistic in this profession? And if not, what should fundraisers do instead? Andrew offers practical guidance on how...
June 4 · 31 min
194 - What We Wish We Knew (Fundraising Advice to Our Younger Selves)
Join Andrew and Rhen, two veteran fundraisers, as they have a fun chat about the advice they'd give themselves if they could turn back the clocks to when they first started fundraising. They offer this advice to new fundraisers, just getting started...
May 21 · 51 min
193 - The Ultimate Nonprofit Summer Reading List
It's time to talk books! 📚 In this episode of the Petrus Development Show, Andrew and Rhen swap their usual fundraising advice for something a little more relaxed: their all-time favorite non-fiction reads. This episode offers a summer reading...
May 7 · 37 min
192 - Fundraising Has a System — And You Can Learn It
Rhen is back on the Petrus Development Show with an exciting guest along for the ride. Meet Jenni Reamer, Petrus coursewriter and fundraising educator, who joins Rhen for a candid, thoughtful conversation about one of the most daunting challenges in...
April 23 · 29 min
191 - You Have a Leadership Committee — Now What?
Welcome back! In our previous episode, we explored why every organization needs a fundraising leadership committee (and how to form one!), but now it's time to answer the question that really matters: What do you actually do with one? Matt joins...
April 9 · 30 min
190 - Build It Right: Leadership Committees Done Well
What makes a great leadership committee — and who should be on it? In this week's episode, Rhen sits down with special guest Matt Bond to unpack one of the more beneficial, yet confusing, structures in fundraising. Whether it's called an advisory...
March 26 · 29 min
189 - The Capital Campaign Comeback (Restarting Stalled Capital Campaigns)
Every capital campaign hits rough patches — but what separates the ones that succeed from the ones that stall out for good? In this episode, Andrew and Rhen dig into that very question. Andrew draws on his experience to identify the telltale signs...
March 12 · 25 min
188 - The Next 100 Days: Checking In On Your Fundraising Goals
In this episode of the Petrus Development Show, Rhen sits down with Andrew for a practical and motivating conversation about how to finish your fiscal year strong — or, if your year is just beginning, how to start it with real intention. As summer...
February 26 · 29 min
187 - Road-Ready: How to Travel Like a Pro Fundraiser
Andrew and Rhen are back with another practical, how-to episode — and this time, they're hitting the road. That's right, fundraisers travel. A lot. And since most of that travel revolves around meeting donors face-to-face, knowing how to plan well can...
February 12 · 45 min
186 - Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI for Fundraisers
Welcome back to the Petrus Development Show! In this episode, Andrew and Rhen share their experiences with AI for fundraisers, highlighting practical tools and strategies to transform your development office. Are you new to using AI in your work?...

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