This comprehensive survey report of stewardship and development practices across 75 Catholic dioceses and archdioceses in the United States was produced by CCS and ICSC.

A Guide for Catholic Arch/Diocesan Philanthropy

This report was jointly produced by ICSC and CCS. It stands as a comprehensive analysis of stewardship and development practices across 75 Catholic dioceses and archdioceses in the United States, and is a testament to the unwavering dedication and commitment of our diocesan communities to fostering a culture of advancement and generosity.

Among national trends, fundraising best practices, and recommendations to elevate your Catholic advancement office, this report also reveals:

The front cover of the National Diocesan Report.
  • Percent increases in offertory contributions and which dioceses saw over 20% growth in contributions
  • The impact of the rise in annual appeal pledges from from $278.1 million in 2019 to $300.4 million in 2021
  • How to respond to the widespread decrease in donors
  • Which digital fundraising platforms have seen the greatest adoption
  • How to harness the potential of a reported $778.2 million in unrealized gifts
  • Which arch/dioceses are leaders among foundation initiatives
  • How some respondents garnered nearly 200% of their campaign goals
  • Which strategic innovations arch/dioceses are prioritizing

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