Pre-Campaign Study

PHASE ONE

Pre-Campaign Study

Our parish is undergoing a pre-campaign study to help us determine the best way to address much-needed repairs and upgrades to our facilities. We have retained the services of Ruotolo Associates (RA), a philanthropic consulting firm based in Ridgewood, NJ, with 45 years of experience working with Catholic organizations, to conduct the study.

The study will take place throughout the Summer. Based on RA's methodology, everyone will have an opportunity to participate. We encourage you all to participate when called upon. The study is confidential; parish leadership will receive the findings as a report from RA. The FAQ page below has more information on the process and methodology.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts and appreciate you participating!

  • A pre-campaign study is a thorough and detailed assessment of a parish community’s willingness and capacity to move forward with a capital fundraising endeavor.

  • It is imperative for any parish that wishes to have a capital campaign to raise funds for major capital improvements to conduct a feasibility study to determine if parishioners are willing and able to support it. The final report will validate the proposed projects and legitimize the effort amongst the parish community.

  • Ultimately, the pre-campaign study tells us who we are as a parish. Topics will include the strengths and weaknesses of the parish and its leadership, receptivity toward the proposed projects, willingness to make a pledge commitment, and willingness to volunteer for the campaign.

  • EVERY parish family will be given a chance to participate. Some families will be asked to participate in one-on-one interviews or focus groups, and ALL families will be asked to complete a survey available both electronically and in-pew.

  • Families that have been parishioners for a long period of time, are involved in leadership, or are very supportive of the parish are asked to interview because they are generally able to provide thorough and detailed information about parish history, current parish issues, and are usually able to properly evaluate necessary leadership potential in a capital campaign.

  • Ruotolo Associates, a philanthropic consulting firm based in Ridgewood, NJ, with 45 years of experience working with Catholic organizations, has been retained to conduct the study. We determined that Ruotolo Associates’ methodology best matched the needs of our parish community.

  • The study will be conducted in June and July. The report will be presented early August. After the final report is presented, an update on the status of the capital campaign will be provided to all parishioners.