Office of
Parish Development
3 South Prospect Avenue, Suite 11
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Tel: (847) 478-5275 | Fax: (847) 478-9960
Web: www.development.goarch.org
We are a resource to assist your parish with:
Every parish in America — from the youngest
mission to the most established cathedral — has growth needs.
What is the next goal for your parish?
- To build a new parish sanctuary
- To expand existing parish facilities
- To increase stewardship
- To start an endowment program
Attaining these goals is always challenging.
THE ARCHDIOCESAN OFFICE OF PARISH DEVELOPMENT CAN HELP!
Thankfully, there is help available to give your
parish guidance. You do not need to start this work from scratch!
At any point in time, many parishes throughout
the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese are in need of fundraising assistance
from an objective and experienced source. The use of outside fundraising
counsel, which is standard for nonprofit organizations, has become
a widely accepted practice for individual parishes, as well. The
benefits received from these services in terms of greater organization,
better execution, and more dollars raised makes the costs worthwhile.
While there are a variety of fund raising consultants whose services
are specifically tailored to work with churches, there are few such
consultants who understand the unique characteristics of Greek Orthodox
parishes. In 2004, through a grant from the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership100
Endowment Fund, the Archdiocese created the Office of Parish Development
(OPD) to provide such fundraising assistance specifically for Greek
Orthodox parishes.
The services of the OPD are unique in several
ways. The fundraising approach of the office is based on direct
experience and personal involvement with Greek Orthodox parishes
across the United States. The OPD aims to assist parishes using
an effective strategy that is rooted in sound fundraising principles.
Even more importantly, OPD staff members work to ensure that funds
are raised in such a way as to glorify God and to enhance the spiritual
life of all involved in the project.
Areas of Assistance include the following:
Capital Campaign Planning Studies
Before undertaking a major capital campaign, it is advisable to
have an objective third party assess the parish’s fundraising
potential. A planning study provides this feedback to a parish as
it identifies the right steps to take to maximize the campaign’s
effectiveness.
Ongoing Capital Campaign Assistance and
Management
A successful campaign begins with a strategy built from experience.
It is conducted through tried-and-true methods. Most parishes do
not have fundraising professionals on staff to guide this important
effort.
Contact Us!
Please call our office at (847) 825-1432 or email us. We are happy to discuss your needs and provide you with over-the-phone guidance. If your parish needs hands-on stewardship, campaign, or other fundraising assistance, one of our staff members can travel to your parish to make a presentation about how we might be able to assist your parish further.
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