Catholic Community Foundation

Toolkit for Pastors and Parish Staff Members

Thank you for visiting our toolkit for the 2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal. This page is designed for those who will be leading and conducting the effort at their parishes. This can include pastors, parish business managers, bookkeepers, and parish secretaries. As the Appeal develops, this site will be updated with key templates and messages to help you talk with parishioners about the importance of the effort.

2023 Appeal – POST-In-Pew Weekend Talking Points – Mar 11-12

SPANISH 2023 Appeal – POST-In-Pew Weekend Talking Points – Mar 11-12

2023 Appeal – Template Parish Thank You Note

SPANISH 2023 Appeal – Template Parish Thank You Note

QR Code: Below is a link to the QR code that takes people to https://richmondcatholicfoundation.org/appeal/.
They are provided in English and Spanish as well as pdf and jpeg formats for your convenience. The attachment is set up to print two on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. Please print these and post throughout the pews so those attending Mass in person can easily access the website where they can donate online. Once people arrive at the Appeal page, they just need to click on the red “Donate Now” button located at the top or bottom of the page. If someone does have an issue with accessing the QR code, they can always call GiveCentral’s customer service phone number below the QR code. ***Please post the QR code beginning the weekend of February 18-19 through the weekend of March 11-12.***

2023 Appeal QR Codes

2023 Appeal – In-Pew Process Talking Points – Weekends of Feb 25-26 and Mar 4-5
2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal Hispanic Community Presentation at Sacred Heart Richmond – FINAL
SPANISH 2023 Appeal – In-Pew Process Talking Points – Weekends of Feb 25-26 and Mar 4-5
2023 Appeal – Announcement Weekend Talking Points – Feb 18-19
2023 Appeal – Announcement Weekend Email from Pastors
SPANISH 2023 Appeal – Announcement Weekend Talking Points – Feb 18-19
SPANISH 2023 Appeal – Announcement Weekend Email from Pastors


Pastor & Parish Staff Training Webinar Recording: https://vimeo.com/795693299/93c3fba441 – this is the full recording of the February 2nd webinar we conducted for pastors and parish leadership.

How to Give Online Video: Watch Video – this short video shows people how to navigate the GiveCentral online giving site and was recorded by Bridget Daly at GiveCentral. Note that you do not need a Loom account to access the video. This video should be used during the key in-pew weekends (weekend of February 25-26 and weekend of March 4-5). 
Unfortunately, because of the way Loom works (the site housing the video), we are unable to put in Spanish subtitles. As a workaround, however, we were able to put the entire transcript of the audio into Spanish in the description which can be found directly below the video.
Login Instructions for Richmond

2023 Annual Appeal – Case for Support Overview
2023 Appeal – Dates of Major Solicitation Activities
ADA 2023 Logo
2023 Appeal Parish Targets – Sorted by Parish Number
2023 Appeal Parish Targets Explanation

Parish Share Calculations: The parish sharing formula for the 2023 Appeal is as follows: non-mission parishes receive 20% for anything collected up to each parish’s target and 50% for anything collected over target. Mission parishes continue to receive the same 50% back from the first dollar collected.

Ministry Ads: 
**NEW THIS YEAR**: we are providing parishes “evergreen” ministry ads meaning they can be used at any time throughout the year. These ads are short and simple and are meant to provide an additional way to share with people the impact of the Appeal. They also invite them to participate in the Appeal via the QR code included in them. The entirety of the ministry ads for the 2023 Appeal can be found in the zip folder below. They are provided in English and Spanish for your convenience. We hope you are able to put them to good use in your bulletins, on social media, and through your email lists.
Ministry Ads

RESOURCES FOR 2023
Parish Weekly Resource – Jan 7 & 8
IMAGE – Jan 7 & 8
Parish Weekly Resource Spanish – Jan 7 & 8
IMAGE – Jan 7 & 8 Spanish
Parish Weekly Resource – Jan 14 & 15
IMAGE – Jan 14 & 15
Parish Weekly Resource Spanish – Jan 14 & 15
IMAGE – Jan 14 & 15 Spanish
Parish Weekly Resource – Jan 21 & 22
IMAGE – Jan 21 & 22
Parish Weekly Resource Spanish – Jan 21 & 22
IMAGE – Jan 21 & 22 Spanish
Parish Weekly Resource – Jan 28 & 29
IMAGE – Jan 28 & 29
Parish Weekly Resource Spanish – Jan 28 & 29
IMAGE – Jan 28 & 29 Spanish
Parish Weekly Resource – Feb 4&5
IMAGE – Feb  4&5
Parish Weekly Resource Spanish – Feb 4&5
IMAGE – Feb 4&5 Spanish
Parish Weekly Resource – Feb 11&12
IMAGE – Feb 11&12
Parish Weekly Resource Spanish – Feb 11&12
IMAGE – Feb 11&12 Spanish
Parish Weekly Resource – Feb 18&19
IMAGE – Feb 18&19
Parish Weekly Resource Spanish – Feb 18&19
IMAGE – Feb 18&19 Spanish
Parish Weekly Resource – Feb 25&26
IMAGE – Feb 25&26
Parish Weekly Resource  Spanish – Feb 25&26
IMAGE – Feb 25&26 Spanish
March 4-5 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE Mar 4&5 
SPANISH March 4-5 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – MAR 4&5 Spanish
March 11-12 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Mar 11&12
SPANISH March 11-12 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Mar 11&12 Spanish
March 18-19 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Mar 18&19
SPANISH March 18-19 2023Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Mar 18&19 Spanish
March 25-26 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond 
IMAGE – Mar 25&26
SPANISH March 25-26 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Mar 25&26 Spanish
April 1-2 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 1&2
SPANISH April 1-2 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 1&2 Spanish
April 8-9 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 8&9
SPANISH April 8-9 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 8&9 Spanish
April 15-16 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 15&16
SPANISH April 15-16 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 15&16 Spanish
April 22-23 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 22&23
SPANISH April 22-23 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 22&23 Spanish
April 29-30 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 29&30
SPANISH April 29-30 2023 Parish Resource Sheet_Richmond
IMAGE – Apr 29&30 Spanish



Parish Champion Videos

 

Mailing Address: If you happen to receive any pledge cards at your parish, please mail them here (this is also the address on the reply envelopes people receive to mail in their donations):    

Catholic Diocese of Richmond
Annual Diocesan Appeal
P.O. Box 79212
Baltimore, Maryland 21279-0212

Give Central: Keep in mind that they are our online giving vendor, and they also serve as key donor support for online gifts made to the Appeal. Please make sure your parishioners are fully aware through the announcements, e-blasts, e-bulletins, etc. that they may contact them for assistance as needed. Their contact information is (833) 716-2612 or email support@givecentral.org or click on the “Chat with an Expert” button at  www.givecentral.org.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact:

Alex Previtera – (804) 622-5127 or aprevitera@richmonddiocese.org
Amanda Glass – (804) 622-5122 or aglass@richmonddiocese.org

Thank you for your support of the Annual Diocesan Appeal.