Industry Spotlight : Inflation and Nonprofits
Wages are on the increase, which is good news. But that also puts nonprofits at a disadvantage, for every dollar allotted for salaries means a dollar less for services rendered. Inflation can be a threat to overall charitable giving as well. While a newsworthy megagift may inspire others to give, large donations such as these account for only about 5% of overall giving. The result of this can be that nonprofits experience higher expenses while also experiencing smaller donations. Some nonprofits fear they won’t be able to achieve their operational budgets. Our churches, Catholic schools and Catholic organizations are nonprofits and experience the same challenges as other nonprofits do. All organizations must have overhead. Finding the right balance is key…
Welcoming Extern Deacons
These orientations coordinated by The Office of the Permanent Diaconate will be done a couple times a year and assist our new deacons in learning about the resources available to every parish and ministry. The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is a diocesan office of the Bishop committed to serving the diverse needs of the diocese, local parishes and their surrounding communities. The primary purpose of this office is to provide support to the deacons’ ministerial life and the proper formation of permanent deacons. Extern deacons are ordained in another diocese and have relocated (permanently or seasonally) to the Diocese of Orlando and have requested and been granted faculties to exercise their diaconal ministry here. We are grateful for all…
Industry Giving Trends
Industry Trend Spotlight: Giving in Florida The Catholic Foundation is a member of the Florida Nonprofit Alliance which has published an informational report on the generosity of Floridians. Key Findings in this report include: Most Floridians give to charities. Almost 7 out of 10 households in Florida made charitable donations in 2021. Of those donors, 74% gave the majority of their donated funds to organizations based in Florida. Many Floridians volunteer. Over half of households reported volunteering in 2021. Volunteering was more common among younger Floridians and high-net-worth households. Nearly all Floridians help others directly. 87% of Florida households reported participating in informal philanthropy. Over half of all respondents reported giving directly to people in need who they know personally…
Offertory Programs
Ministry Spotlight: Offertory Programs One of the services The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida offers parishes in our diocese is a custom offertory program. Our community services team engages with and supports clergy and administrators developing initiatives to support the needs of their parish community. This Fall, we’re excited to work with these and other parishes to achieve their immediate and long-term goals: Blessed Sacrament, Clermont Divine Mercy, Merritt Island Holy Cross, Orlando Prince of Peace, Ormond Beach St. Clare, Deltona St. Isaac Jogues, Orlando St. Joseph, Orlando St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Cloud Santo Toribio Romo Mission, Mascotte The Foundation’s offertory programs are focused on deepening parishioner faith and stewardship. Offertory initiatives are a free service for parishes, giving them…
CAP Study Group
New Central Florida CAP® Study Group Cohort Members A Nine Month Course To Help Change The Direction Of Our Local Community. Foundation Welcomes 7 New Cohort Members to the 2022 Central Florida CAP® Study Group. The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida in partnership with F4 Wealth Advisors and Shuffield Lowman proudly welcome 7 new men and women joining our Central Florida CAP® (Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy) Study Group. CAP® is a designation provided by The American College of Financial Services which signifies that the student has successfully passed exams for three graduate-level courses of cross-disciplinary curriculum. The curriculum spans and synthesizes the arts and sciences of philanthropic planning including taxation, ethical fundraising, purposeful planning, family dynamics, psychology and strategic philanthropy. These dedicated…
Event Sponsorship Grant
Announcing The Catholic Foundation’s Expanded Event Sponsorship Grant Program The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida has been blessed to sponsor many diocesan events over the years. We are excited to expand our Event Sponsorship Grant Program made possible through distributions from The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Endowment Fund. Event Sponsorship Grants support parishes, schools and ministries across the six deaneries of the Diocese of Orlando as you spread the good news of your ministry, strengthen donor relationships and raise funds to continue your impactful work. We have two event sponsorship granting seasons: The Fall Season is for events occurring between August-January. The Spring Season is for events occurring between February-July. Limited funding is available for each season (sponsorship…
Professional Development Grants
2022 International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) Conference Scholarship Grant Recipients Funded by The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Endowment, we are pleased to award 4 professional development scholarship grants to pastors, parish staff and lay leaders interested in attending the 2022 International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) Conference in Anaheim, California this October. Congratulations to our 2022 Professional Development Scholarship Grant Recipients: Father Jose Bautista, Pastor -St. Isaac Jogues Daniel Cherry, Communications and Development Manager – Holy Family Dennis Johnson Jr., Director of Parish Life – St. Joseph, Orlando and St. Isaac Jogues Luis Ortiz, Business Administrator – Blessed Sacrament, Clermont Our grant recipients will receive full conference registration and a $1,000 travel voucher. These grants support the professional development of those involved in advancing the stewardship…
We Bid Farewell with Blessings to Carolyn Ell
We Bid Farewell with Blessings to Carolyn Ell Carolyn Ell : Called To Serve In Pensacola-Tallahassee “Our charitable giving impacts the marginalized of the community. Charity is an outpouring of love which helps those seeking our assistance. The work of the staff and volunteers of the Diocese of Orlando affects many lives every day. From hundreds of families being fed, to providing the sacraments, we impact our community. It is through our charity that we can reach out to those we encounter and show them God’s mercy, no matter who they are or where they come from.” – Carolyn Ell We recently received the news that our own Carolyn Ell would be leaving us but the news was both…
Rockledge Knights Donate $22,444 at Awards Ceremony
Rockledge Knights Donate $22,444 at Awards Ceremony The Rockledge Knights of Columbus Council 6125 invited The Catholic Foundation’s Kimberlee Riley and Madelyn Weed to be the keynote speakers at their Annual Awards Dinner and Ceremony on June 30. That evening Grand Knight Tony Spadafora announced the awarding of $22,444.44 in donations including support for Emmaus, the new independent living community for retired priests at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center. The Rockledge Knights of Columbus Council 6125 invited The Catholic Foundation’s Kimberlee Riley and Madelyn Weed to be the keynote speakers at their Annual Awards Dinner and Ceremony on June 30. The duo spoke about the impact of charity on our community and resources the Foundation makes available to assist in…
Donor Spotlight: The Vuong Family’s St. Philip Phan Van Minh Donor Advised Fund
Donor Spotlight: The Vuong Family’s St. Philip Phan Van Minh Donor Advised Fund The Vuongs chose the name St. Philip Phan Van Minh to honor the Vietnamese saint and have high hopes that they can influence other Vietnamese parishioners to consider using the donor advised fund at The Catholic Foundation for their charitable work. Mr. Vuong noted that he is pleased that he can make an impact on a variety of ministries through his donor advised fund, including the local food pantry, and thanks God for opening his eyes to this opportunity to give back. When the Vuongs opened a donor advised fund at the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, they knew it was the perfect way to donate to…