The Cunneen Group

As summer unfolds and families within our Catholic parishes embark on vacations, reunions, and cherished moments of togetherness, we are presented with a unique opportunity to connect with them in meaningful ways. While the summer months often see a dip in church attendance and engagement, they also offer a golden chance to strengthen bonds with our parishioners through the power of storytelling. We hope you enjoy our new article... Jim Cunneen Catherine Phelan Cunning Michael Desroches #fundraising #communications #storytelling #Catholic #CatholicChurch

As summer approaches, families are gearing up for vacations, outdoor adventures, and relaxation. Amidst the excitement, it's easy for families to feel pulled in a million different directions. As local churches, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity to deepen community engagement. In our latest article, we’ll explore strategies to build connections within your church community during the bustling summer season. #catholics #catholic church #catholic #fundraising #communications #catholic fundraising Jim Cunneen Michael Desroches

Spring brings the return of snowbirds to northern parishes, and they bring a desire to re-establish connections. In this digital age, technology offers parishes powerful tools to engage with snowbirds while they are gone, reconnect upon their return, and bolster fundraising throughout every season. But how do you do that? Read our latest article to learn more... #catholic #fundraising #marketing #parishioner #parish Jim Cunneen Michael Desroches

As spring blossoms, #Catholic parishes are graced with the return of some of our most valued members—snowbirds. These individuals, typically grandparents, migrate south during the winter months and return to our northern communities in the spring. They bring with them not just stories of warmer weather, but a wealth of experience, faith, and a deep connection to their home #parishes. Reaching out to these returnees is crucial, not just for fundraising but for fostering a sense of belonging within your parish family. Read our latest article to engage with returning members that focuses on understanding this unique audience on a deeper level. #fundraising #marketing #communications Jim Cunneen Catherine Phelan Cunning Christina Osborne Paul Harrington Michael Desroches

Easter is early this year. While that means that our Easter celebrations might be missing a few of the things that traditionally arrive later – like warmer temperatures and spring flowers – some things may arrive earlier: Grandparents who spend their winters in warmer climates but migrate back up north seasonally.  Read our latest article to learn what your parish should be doing to connect with them now. #Catholic #Easter #Communications #Fundraising

The beauty of the Lenten season is that it presents an opportunity for each of us to return to the Lord with our whole hearts in small ways that transform us to Him. Lent is about entering into the quiet so that we can listen to what it is that God is calling us to do. In our latest article we share three simple ways The Cunneen Group uses to spark quiet generosity during Lent. Catherine Phelan Cunning JIM CUNNEEN Michael Desroches #catholics #catholicchurch #catholic #lent

The Cunneen Group is thrilled to welcome Jim Cunneen as our Managing Partner, Vice President Strategy and Consulting. Jim brings decades of thought leadership and hands-on fundraising success in the Catholic Fundraising space to this family-owned business built on trust and integrity. Jim previously served as Co-owner and Vice President of Operations of The Cunneen Company, a national philanthropy consulting firm headquartered in Hamden, CT. In that capacity, Jim conducted thousands of capital and stewardship campaigns, raising more than one billion dollars for parishes across the country. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/e2nGAgHq John Cunneen Michael Desroches Catherine Phelan Cunning #fundraising #catholic #donations #charity #catholicchurch

The Cunneen Group is thrilled to welcome Catherine Phelan Cunning as our Vice President, Philanthropy and Advancement Strategy. Catherine brings decades of diverse experience in the Catholic fundraising space. “We are thrilled to again have Catherine on our team,” Managing Partner John Cunneen said. “She has a proven track record of success as a front-line consultant, helping parishes, dioceses and Catholic organizations define, articulate, and then exceed their goals…She brings a record of thought leadership that will serve our clients well.” For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/e7itG67F #fundraising #catholic #donations #charity #catholicchurch Michael Desroches

Fundraising results in any given year do not change the compassion and generosity in people’s hearts that our work aims to inspire. In our latest article we’ll explore 5 things you can do to nourish a culture of abundance in your organization. #catholic #catholicchurch #catholicfaith #fundraising #fundraisingsuccess #abundance #generosity John Cunneen Michael Desroches

What could a Catholic priest who was born in 1842 possibly teach Catholic organizations about modern fundraising techniques? Surprisingly, quite a bit! Father Nelson Henry Baker’s innovative approach continues to play a pivotal role in shaping effective ways in which nonprofits raise funds. In our latest blog, we’ll explore the impact Father Baker had on direct mail fundraising and what his legacy continues to teach us as we shape Annual Appeals, Capital Campaigns, Offertory Enhancement Campaigns, and so much more. Read the blog to discover some fresh insights borrowed from tried-and-true fundraising methods. #fundraising #directmail #catholicchurch #catholiccharities #capitalcampaign #catholicschool #marketing