We will match fundraising efforts 50 cents for every dollar raised. The annual maximum of $1,000 matched by Catholic United can be reached through multiple fundraising events throughout the year.
First, your Volunteer Team should decide on a fundraising activity and think about how it will impact the community. Think beyond simply raising money and consider how the event is going to make a real difference. Some examples of events include:
– Quilt bingo
– Spaghetti dinners
– Silent auctions
– Waffle breakfasts
– Bake sales
– Prize raffles
Next, go over the Matching Grant Checklist to ensure everything is in order for your event. Make use of our publicity resources to get communication materials put together and distributed to ensure best-possible attendance for your event.
Matching Grant programs are recorded in Isidore, our online activity tracking system. All event details and copies of publicity used are required to submit your activity for payment. If you are an Administrative Coordinator or Fraternal Secretary, log in now to let us know about your next Matching Grant activity.
Once an event is submitted in Isidore with all necessary requirements (event details and examples of publicity) and has been confirmed after the event, Member Engagement Staff will review for next steps. All payments are made via direct deposit into the Volunteer Team bank accounts following approval.
Catholic United provides its Parish Volunteer Teams with seed money to help them kick start their activities for the year based on the previous activity and membership rolls, averaging at $1,100 per year.
This program provides a match of up to $1,000 when your Parish Volunteer Team hosts a fundraiser in support of a school or R.E. program.
MinisTREE is a volunteer reward program that pays a parish when volunteers complete assigned tasks. Earn $5 per task, up to $500 annually.
The Catholic United Financial Foundation offers parishes and schools grants up to $500 to pay for technology that will be used for education.
The Catholic Schools Raffle is an annual fundraiser that helps schools in MN, SD and ND raise tens of millions of dollars. Schools average $12,000 raised through this program.
The Catholic United Financial Foundation offers parishes, schools and dioceses grants up to $1,000 to offset costs of curriculum, programs and events that promote chastity and abstinence.
Supplement your parish/school events that are service, faith or socially focused with grants up to $500 each, or $1,500 total.
