Case study: The amazing things happening in the Diocese of Gary
About the Webinar
Amazing things are happening in the Diocese of Gary.
The diocese recently announced a $150 million donation to support their Catholic schools. It’s the largest investment in PreK-12 Catholic education in history, and it will dramatically improve the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of Catholic schools in the diocese.
Judy Holicky from the diocesan development office and Colleen McGinty-Rabine from the communications office will share how the gift came to be, how it will be used, and the impact it’s having not just on Catholic schools but on the entire Catholic community.
Meanwhile, the communications team at the Diocese of Gary has quietly put together one of the most innovative communications programs of any diocese in the country. Cecilia Cicone, digital media strategist for the diocese, will join Colleen to share how their office is using Canva Pro to share social media content and digital resources with parishes in a way that the parishes can easily customize and use.
Who should attend: Diocesan CFOs, COOs, School Superintendents, Development and Communications professionals.
Takeaways:
- How the $150 million gift came to be
- How the Diocese is going to use the generous gift and the impact it will have
- How the Diocese of Gary communications office is innovating in a way that parishes love
- Practical ideas and resources that you can apply at your own diocese – covering the areas of mega gift fundraising, communications, operations, and parish support.
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Meet Your Hosts
Nic Prenger, J.D. Founder/CEO
Nic Prenger founded Prenger Solutions Group in 2018 to help nonprofits modernize their communications and fundraising. He is passionate about using technology to help nonprofits raise more money with fewer headaches – a passion shared by each and every member of the PSG team. A former prosecutor, Nic worked for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. He also served on the national advisory board for the National Catholic Education Association.
Sarah Aligo Vice President of Client Services
With more than 20 years of faith-based, higher education and nonprofit fundraising, Sarah is passionate about, and specializes in, digital fundraising, annual giving, direct mail, major gifts, board and volunteer fundraising and engagement, special events, and volunteer management. As Vice President of Client Services, she partners with Catholic dioceses around the country to modernize their development programs and design successful, multi-channel fundraising appeals.
Mitch Fisher Director of Customer Experience
Mitch helps hundreds of parishes and dioceses across the country grow their social media presence. He specializes in content creation, Meta Business Suite tools, Facebook advertisements, content strategy, social media analytics, and more. Mitch prides himself on making sure parishes have a modernized communication plan in place to reach more souls in their community.
John Rogers VP of Parish Services / Director of CSM
As director of the Catholic Social Media service, John helps parishes and dioceses engage their neighbors and use the latest strategies to proclaim the Good News. John brings his extensive experience in fundraising and communications and his theological training to ensure that Catholic organizations can realize their stewardship, communications, and evangelization goals.
