by Nic Prenger | Jan 28, 2020 | Tech Tip
The Sunday bulletin has been a staple of Catholic life in North America for more than 75 years. But as almost all areas of life become digital, a paper bulletin may soon become a thing of the past (and maybe you’re already moving toward digital fundraising...
by Nic Prenger | Jan 21, 2020 | Tech Tip
When our team conducted a national research project focused on giving trends in Catholic parishes, we asked parishes how many registered households had an email address on file with the parish. Churches that had emails for 70% or more of their households reported...
by Nic Prenger | Oct 14, 2019 | Ministry Tip
When’s the last time you took a moment to count your blessings at the parish? We’ve all heard it before: an “attitude of gratitude” can make all the difference in someone’s life. But how do you practice gratitude on a parish-wide level at...
by Nic Prenger | Oct 8, 2019 | Ministry Tip
With everything going on at your Catholic parish, it can be easy to forget that thanking parishioners well is one of them most important tasks. One of our CSM employees once asked a major donor at a local church: “What can the parish do better?” The...
by Nic Prenger | Sep 10, 2019 | Tech Tip
Whether you’re planning a change in the Mass schedule or gauging interest in a new program, you can use online surveys at the parish to learn what your people are thinking, build consensus, and take action: Here’s how you can get started Create a free survey...