On which planning commission would you like to serve?

As the Catholic Community Foundation celebrates its ten-year anniversary in service to our Church, we invite you to join a commission of planners to examine best practices in philanthropy and determine the best way to position the Foundation to better support new levels of generosity throughout our Diocese.  

This process will be conducted in five meetings (November ‘24 – March ‘25) and designed to help us better understand the needs of those whom we serve – our parishioners, parishes, schools and ministries – before we act on those needs.  

Please review the list below of our strategic planning commissions, their meeting schedules and locations, then click the “Register Here” button to let us know what your first and second choices are (if you have a second choice) regarding the commission(s) on which you may wish to serve.

Strategic Planning Commissions
Catholic Community Foundation
Diocese of Richmond

Commission Descriptions and Meeting Times

After reading the descriptions of the six commissions below, please tell us on which commission you would like to serve. To sign up, please use the “Register Here” links/buttons below.

*Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held at the Pastoral Center 7800 Carousel Lane, Richmond, VA.

Governance Commission: Review of current governing documents: general powers, articles of incorporation, by-laws, and discernment around alternative governance structures, reporting relationships, standing committees, term limits, etc. We will also benchmark other Catholic foundations and local peer organizations to explore alternative organizational structures. Recommendation/s will be made based on the findings.

• Meeting 1: Saturday, Nov. 16: General Session Kick-Off 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
• Meeting 2: Friday, Dec. 13: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 3: Friday, Jan. 17:  11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 4: Friday, Feb. 28: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 5: Saturday, Mar. 29: General Session Closing 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
(a light lunch will be provided at each meeting)

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Communications Commission: Assess current communication tools to educate our constituents on who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Review technology: website, constituent database, donor research, planned giving software, digital marketing, and other online communication and fundraising tools. Recommendation/s will be made based on the findings.

• Meeting 1: Saturday, Nov. 16: General Session Kick-Off 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
• Meeting 2: Thursday, Dec. 12: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
• Meeting 3: Thursday, Jan. 16: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
• Meeting 4: Thursday, Feb. 27: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
• Meeting 5: Saturday, Mar. 29: General Session Closing 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
(a light dinner will be provided at each meeting)

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Stewardship and Development Commission: Identify new sources and methods to inspire greater generosity at both local and larger-Church levels, including parishes, schools, and other ministries. Explore new ways to promote increased offertory, annual appeals, major and capital gifts, and planned-giving. Focus on cultivating stronger relationships between pastors, school administrators, and donors. Recommendation/s will be made based on the findings.

• Meeting 1: Saturday, Nov. 16: General Session Kick-Off 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
• Meeting 2: Wednesday, Dec. 11: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 3: Wednesday, Jan. 15: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 4: Wednesday, Feb. 26: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 5: Saturday, Mar. 29: General Session Closing 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
(a light lunch will be provided at each meeting)

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Engaging the Next Generation Commission: Strategize methods to inspire younger generations of volunteers and donors (Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z) through the work of the Foundation, engaging their gifts and talents for the Church. Recommendation/s will be made based on the findings.

• Meeting 1: Saturday, Nov. 16: General Session Kick-Off 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
• Meeting 2: Thursday, Dec. 12: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 3: Thursday, Jan. 16: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 4: Thursday, Feb. 27: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 5: Saturday, Mar. 29: General Session Closing 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
(a light lunch will be provided at each meeting)

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Hispanic Communities Commission: Explore how the Foundation can best support our Hispanic and Latino community. Develop strategies to engage parishioners through sacraments, ministry, volunteering, and giving – that resonates culturally, strengthening the connections with their local parish and larger Church. Recommendation/s will be made based on the findings.

• Meeting 1: Saturday, Nov. 16: General Session Kick-Off 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
• Meeting 2: Tuesday, Dec. 10: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
• Meeting 3: Tuesday, Jan. 14: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
• Meeting 4: Tuesday, Feb. 25: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
• Meeting 5: Saturday, Mar. 29: General Session Closing 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
(a light dinner will be provided at each meeting)

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Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission: Explore community outreach and partnership opportunities with other faiths to strengthen the spirit of volunteerism and giving in our local communities. Recommendation/s will be made based on the findings.

• Meeting 1: Saturday, Nov. 16: General Session Kick-Off 10:00am – 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
• Meeting 2: Tuesday, Dec. 10: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 3: Tuesday, Jan. 14: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 4: Tuesday, Feb. 25: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Meeting 5: Saturday, Mar. 29: General Session Closing 10:00am- 2:00pm. Location TBA, Richmond, VA.
(a light lunch will be provided at each meeting)

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To sign up, please click the “Register Here” link/button above. In the event that a commission is oversubscribed, please indicate a first and second choice of commissions. Again, all meetings are at the Pastoral Center unless otherwise noted.

For questions concerning this planning process or if you are having trouble registering online, please feel free to contact:

Veronica Scholle, Planning Coordinator
Direct: (804) 622-5155
Email: [email protected]