How will the All Things Possible Campaign affect parish-operating income?
In the short term, offertory giving should remain constant or even increase. Throughout the All Things Possible Campaign, parishioners will be asked to make pledges above and beyond their regular offertory giving. Parishioners are asked to consider a greater sacrifice and commitment to their church. In the long-term, similar campaigns in many parishes have enhanced offertory levels and parish stewardship. How much will it cost to conduct the All Things Possible Campaign? Although the expenses are based on bids and flat fees, the Diocese projects the campaign to cost approximately 6% of the established campaign goal. This is well below the cost of many fundraising efforts, which often exceed 10 percent of their overall goal. The cost percentage will decrease as the Diocese goes over the $40 million goal. Why are parishioners asked to pledge different amounts? Would dividing the parish campaign goal by the number of households be an easier and fairer method? We understand that each famil
