Organizing and conducting Capital Campaigns is a service offered through the Office of Development and Planning to parishes, schools and service organizations of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. The Feasibility Study process is a critical step when planning and determining the readiness of the parish and/or school to move forward with a major fund raising effort and is required before entering into a campaign. A Capital Campaign can be a powerful extension of stewardship practices within a parish community and is most often conducted for one or more of the following reasons:
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
The Office of Development and Planning staff is well experienced and well informed of the best practices guided by the USCCB's Bishop's Pastoral Letter, “Stewardship: A Disciple's Response.”. A director will support and guide the pastor and parish leadership through every phase of the campaign. For more information or to schedule a meeting, contact Andrea Pannell, Episcopal Moderator at 614-241-2550 or toll free at 1-877-241-2550 or email apannell@columbuscatholic.org.
AVAILABLE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES:
Capital Campaign Overview
Feasibility Study Overview
Case Statment for Support