In the second part of our conversation with Michael Vanderburgh, we examine the elements of successful fundraising, including refining your mission, connecting your initiatives to people’s passions, and leading with gratitude.   ABOUT MICHAEL VANDERBURGH Michael Vanderburgh is Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Dayton, Ohio. Since 1999, Michael has engaged in nonprofit leadership in financial development and executive positions in Iowa, Kentucky, and Ohio. Michael is a graduate of The George Washington University (M.A., Political Management), Wright State University (B.A ..read more

In part 1 of our conversation with Michael Vanderburgh, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Dayton, Ohio, we dig into the weight of volunteerism and how giving to Catholic organizations connects people to their passions and faith.   ABOUT MICHAEL VANDERBURGH Michael Vanderburgh is Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Dayton, Ohio. Since 1999, Michael has engaged in nonprofit leadership in financial development and executive positions in Iowa, Kentucky, and Ohio. Michael is a graduate of The George Washington University (M.A., Political Management), Wright ..read more

In the first part 1 of our conversation with Sheila McGirl, Director of Development at the Diocese of Wilmington, we examine donor engagement trends, ways to connect with the next generation, and the value of leading with faith.   ABOUT SHEILA MCGIRL Sheila O’Hagan McGirl has been involved in philanthropy for most of her life. She comes from a family of dedicated servant leaders from Brooklyn, New York. Sheila was recognized by the Irish American Building Society and the Diocese of Brooklyn as the 2018 Woman of the Year at the Great Irish Fair of New York. Sheila’s family managed and supp ..read more

In part 2 of our conversation with Reverend Monsignor David LiPuma and David Kersten, we continue discussing Father Baker’s work, how he planted the seeds for strong fundraising, and ways OLV has evolved to foster continued support of its mission. ABOUT REVEREND MONSIGNOR DAVID LIPUMA  Reverend Monsignor David LiPuma is the Pastor and Rector at OLV National Shrine & Basilica. A Lancaster, New York native, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1987 by the late Bishop Edward Head. He served as parochial vicar at St. Leo the Great in Amherst, and later at St. Philip the Apostle in Cheekto ..read more

In part 1 of our two-part conversation with OLV, we speak with Reverend Monsignor David LiPuma, Pastor and Rector at OLV National Shrine & Basilica and David Kersten, CEO of OLV Charities about Father Baker’s life, cause for canonization, and impact on direct mail fundraising. ABOUT REVEREND MONSIGNOR DAVID LIPUMA  Reverend Monsignor David LiPuma is the Pastor and Rector at OLV National Shrine & Basilica. A Lancaster, New York native, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1987 by the late Bishop Edward Head. He served as parochial vicar at St. Leo the Great in Amherst, and later at ..read more

In the second part of our conversation with John Knowles, John details some ways to secure major gifts and shares advice for those looking to get into the field and dedicate their work to a greater purpose. ABOUT JOHN KNOWLES John Matthew Knowles is the Executive Director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference, or DFMC. He leads the international membership organization for Diocesan Financial Officers and other executives holding high-level financial management responsibility serving dioceses of the Catholic Church throughout North America and beyond. DFMC membership has grown over 5% s ..read more

In part 2 of our conversation with Sheila McGirl, we explore how to create a culture of philanthropy and the significance of storytelling.   ABOUT SHEILA MCGIRL Sheila O’Hagan McGirl has been involved in philanthropy for most of her life. She comes from a family of dedicated servant leaders from Brooklyn, New York. Sheila was recognized by the Irish American Building Society and the Diocese of Brooklyn as the 2018 Woman of the Year at the Great Irish Fair of New York. Sheila’s family managed and supported this major fundraiser for diocesan ministries for decades. After attending a program ..read more

In part 2 of our conversation with Thomas Smith, we peel back the layers of development and get into everything from the incredibly personal nature of fundraising to recent trends that have impacted approaches to asks and overall giving. ABOUT THOMAS SMITH Thomas Smith started as the Director of the Office of Development & Stewardship for the Archdiocese of Newark in October 2021. In this role, he oversees all of the development vehicles of the Archdiocese of Newark as well as the parishes and ministries within. This includes and is not limited to the Annual Appeal, capital campaigns, majo ..read more

In part 1 of our conversation with Lisa Rowan, Principal at Rowan Consulting, we discuss the impact of rewarding work, driving forces behind donor generosity, and key components to successful fundraising.   ABOUT LISA ROWAN Lisa is the principal of Rowan Consulting, LLC.  She has over 25+ years of successful fundraising, sales and marketing experience. Her clients have included prominent non-profits such as, Museum of the Bible, Cross Catholic Outreach, Faith and Freedom Coalition, Answers in Genesis, and numerous other organizations that serve causes close to her heart. She is a fou ..read more

We’re excited to announce that Fundraising TLC will be back for season 2! Premiering on Monday, March 20, this season will feature an array of fundraising experts in the faith-based space who not only provide strategic insights from a 30,000-foot view, but also get into the weeds about ways you can quickly and effectively enhance your donor development efforts. Make sure to sure to subscribe and tune in every Monday.  ..read more