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Fundraising

Fundraising

We are your mission partners.

You may be embarking on a capital campaign…need to target new major donors…or want to inspire employees to support your annual campaign. Perhaps you are looking to infuse fresh ideas into your alumni engagement efforts.
Whatever type of fundraising you are doing, we partner to help you strategize, organize, and communicate your cause.

Fundraising

Catholic Charities Dragon Boat Races
Now in its 20th year, this event has become a major source of operating income for Catholic Charities. Why is it so successful? Here are just a few reasons:

  • Local corporations are eager to support it, because their employees get an incredible teambuilding experience in return for their sponsorship dollars.
  • Who doesn’t love a competition, especially one that involves dragons, boats, and the sparkling waters of Baltimore’s harbors?
  • Each team is expected to “adopt” one of the many charities within the Catholic Charities umbrella. The team members visit their adopted charity, and then create add-on competitions related to their charity, such as crazy hats and team chants.