Professional Development in
Catholic Advancement

A Parish-Wide Process of Conversion in Prayer, Ministry, and Finance

Total Stewardship is a year-long process that invites parishioners to recognize that all is a gift from God—and to respond through prayer, ministry, and financial generosity. It is not simply a fundraising campaign or volunteer drive. It is a practical path toward building a community of grateful, engaged disciples.

This eight-class course guides parish leaders through the complete Total Stewardship Plan of Action: its theological foundation, leadership structure, 12-month calendar, three stewardship movements, follow-up process, and measures of success.

WHAT A PARISH CAN EXPECT

Based on the historical results of parishes that have implemented this process:

• Offertory income typically grows 5–10% annually.
• Ministry participation typically increases 30–40% in the first year.
• Parishioner registration, Mass attendance, and volunteer involvement rise meaningfully within 24 months.

These measurable results support the larger outcome: a stronger parish community in which people understand stewardship as a grateful response to God and become more fully engaged in parish life.

Every class is practical. Participants will receive the calendar, roles, materials list, and launch checklist needed to implement the process in their own parish.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

The course is designed for pastors, parochial vicars, deacons, parish business managers, stewardship directors, directors of religious education, council members, parish staff, and lay leaders.

Parishes are strongly encouraged to enroll the pastor with two or three lay leaders. Successful implementation depends on shared understanding, coordinated leadership, and a team prepared to carry the process forward.

WHY SHOULD YOUR SCHOOL REGISTER?

Strong Catholic schools need more than good intentions. They need practical systems for increasing enrollment, strengthening fundraising, planning for growth, and building lasting donor relationships.

This eight-class online course gives Catholic school leaders 20 proven, ready-to-use processes across six critical areas:

The Annual Fund • Enrollment Management • Strategic Growth Planning • Financial Feasibility Studies • Capital Campaigns • Major Donor Development

Participants will learn how to:

• Improve student recruitment, re-enrollment, and retention
• Build a stronger, more measurable Annual Fund
• Turn strategic goals into accountable action
• Evaluate readiness for feasibility studies and capital campaigns
• Recruit and prepare effective campaign leaders
• Identify, cultivate, and steward major donors
• Apply practical templates, handouts, and processes immediately

A SMART INVESTMENT IN YOUR SCHOOL

For $195 per participant, your school receives eight focused classes, presentation materials, practical handouts, and access to class recordings.

Participants may earn Continuing Education Units and receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Dayton. No previous course is required.

The course is designed for presidents, principals, pastors, advancement and enrollment professionals, board members, staff, and key volunteers. Schools can maximize the value by enrolling several team members, creating shared priorities and a consistent approach to growth.