The Cunneen Group

The Cunneen Group Catholic fundraising and development consulting that embodies the spirit of generosity.

In this digital age, technology offers parishes powerful tools to engage with snowbirds while they are gone, reconnect u...
05/10/2024

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? In our latest blog, we talk tools you need, how to tell your story across channels, and how to combine all these pieces into effective campaigns. https://tinyurl.com/5s8fa3h9

As spring blossoms, Catholic parishes are graced with the return of some of our most valued members—snowbirds. Reaching ...
04/19/2024

As spring blossoms, Catholic parishes are graced with the return of some of our most valued members—snowbirds. 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 blog to understand this unique audience. https://tinyurl.com/bdrn4m9t

Morning all... our The Cunneen Group offices are coming together...
03/14/2024

Morning all... our The Cunneen Group offices are coming together...

Make your fundraising accessible. Ensuring that donors of all backgrounds, abilities, and preferences see themselves in ...
12/15/2023

Make your fundraising accessible. Ensuring that donors of all backgrounds, abilities, and preferences see themselves in and can participate in an organization’s mission builds a stronger base of support.

Give people a reason to give. Talk about a specific, tangible item with a price tag and post it and its potential impact...
12/14/2023

Give people a reason to give. Talk about a specific, tangible item with a price tag and post it and its potential impact on social media (along with a direct give link). People are motivated to give when they understand what their money is going toward.

Don’t neglect matching gifts. Many corporations will match employee contributions. Add an item in your church bulletin o...
12/13/2023

Don’t neglect matching gifts. Many corporations will match employee contributions. Add an item in your church bulletin or organizational newsletter that explains who to ask and how to get the match and watch your donations increase.

Don’t forget to thank your fundraising volunteers. The end of the year is filled with social and work obligations. Take ...
12/12/2023

Don’t forget to thank your fundraising volunteers. The end of the year is filled with social and work obligations. Take the time to thank the volunteers who so generously give their time to your organization in December.

Impact matters. According to CCS Fundraising, an astonishing 97% of donors cited the real or perceived impact of their g...
12/11/2023

Impact matters. According to CCS Fundraising, an astonishing 97% of donors cited the real or perceived impact of their gift as a motivating factor behind their decision to give. Need help articulating your impact? Reach out to us.

At the end of the year, don’t neglect to ask people to volunteer. Too many organizations focus on solely monetary ask as...
12/08/2023

At the end of the year, don’t neglect to ask people to volunteer. Too many organizations focus on solely monetary ask as the year closes. Volunteers not only help further your mission, but in the long-term they are also more likely to contribute financially as well.

Did you know? The size of charitable donations increased last year. The 2023 M+R Benchmarks Study found that the average...
12/07/2023

Did you know? The size of charitable donations increased last year. The 2023 M+R Benchmarks Study found that the average one-time donation in 2022 was $121; that’s up $6 from an average donation amount of $115 in 2021. If your average gift is stagnant or declining, call us.

Happy St. Nicholas Day! We hope that this day when we celebrate the real Santa Claus is filled with sweet surprises.    ...
12/06/2023

Happy St. Nicholas Day! We hope that this day when we celebrate the real Santa Claus is filled with sweet surprises.

Have faith in generosity. Sometimes, it can help the morale of your team to remember just how many US households do give...
12/05/2023

Have faith in generosity. Sometimes, it can help the morale of your team to remember just how many US households do give. According to CCS Fundraising’s Philanthropic Landscape Report, 50% of U.S. households give annually—and 81% of affluent households give.

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