Stewardship. Strategy. Mission.

Helping Catholic Parishes, Schools, and Ministries Raise More for Their Mission.

Catholic organizations are called to serve with faith, clarity, and purpose. But even the strongest mission can be difficult to fund, communicate, and sustain without a thoughtful development strategy.

Strawhecker Nonprofit Services partners with Catholic parishes, schools, ministries, and faith-based nonprofits to strengthen fundraising, stewardship, donor communication, and long-term planning. Through free webinars, practical templates, campaign support, and consulting services, we help Catholic leaders engage their communities with confidence and communicate the impact of generosity in a way that is clear, faithful, and mission-centered.

How We Help Catholic Organizations Grow

Practical fundraising, stewardship, planning, and communications support for parishes, schools, ministries, and faith-based nonprofits.

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Branded Campaigns
Build mission-centered campaigns that elevate your Catholic organization’s vision, engage your community, and inspire meaningful support.

Strategic Planning & Board Development
Create a practical plan that aligns leadership, clarifies priorities, and helps your parish, school, or ministry make confident decisions for the future.

Marketing & Messaging
Craft clear, consistent communication that connects generosity to mission and helps parishioners, families, donors, and supporters stay engaged.

Upcoming Events

  • How to do a $100K Drive in 5 Months

    September 16, 1 p.m. CST

    Learn how to plan and execute a focused $100K fundraising drive in just five months. This training will walk through practical strategies for setting a clear goal, building donor momentum, and keeping your campaign on track from launch to finish.

  • You’re Not Emailing Enough: How Nonprofits Can Use Email to Build Donor Engagement

    September 23, 1 p.m. CST

    Many nonprofits worry about emailing donors too often, but staying quiet can be even more costly. In this training, we’ll share how consistent, thoughtful email communication can help your organization stay top of mind, strengthen donor relationships, and create more opportunities for giving.

  • Capital Campaigns for Catholic Organizations

    October 14, 1 p.m. CST

    Planning a capital campaign for a Catholic parish, school, or ministry requires more than a fundraising goal—it requires a clear vision, strong leadership, thoughtful communication, and a campaign plan rooted in mission. In this training, we’ll share practical strategies to help Catholic organizations prepare for a successful campaign, engage donors with confidence, and move important projects forward.

  • Building a Strategic Plan Your Organization Will Actually Use

    November 10 at 1 p.m. CST

    A strong strategic plan gives your organization more than a document — it provides clarity, direction, and a practical path forward. In this training, we’ll share how nonprofits can approach strategic planning in a way that aligns leadership, strengthens decision-making, and turns big-picture goals into meaningful action.

  • Annual Giving and Marketing for Catholic Organizations

    December 3, 1 p.m. CST

    A strong annual giving program depends on consistent communication, clear messaging, and a meaningful connection between generosity and mission. In this free webinar, we’ll share how Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries can strengthen annual giving through thoughtful marketing, donor engagement, and stewardship strategies that inspire continued support.

Experienced Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations

Since 2015, Strawhecker Nonprofit Services has helped churches, schools, religious orders, and faith-based nonprofits strengthen fundraising, clarify messaging, and move mission-centered work forward. Our team understands that Catholic development is not just about raising money. It is about inviting people into the mission of the Church through generosity, stewardship, and trust.

Meet the Team

Ryan Strawhecker,
CFRE & Principal

Mark Kresl
Consultant

Bob Grauman
Consultant

Jessie Eby
Marketing & Communications Strategist

Wendy Townley
Consultant

Audrey McNamara
Consultant - Grant Specialist