About Us

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#iGiveCatholic is a bishop-led initiative in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and dozens of individual dioceses to bring the Catholic community together to inspire and support generosity. #iGiveCatholic is an independent 501c3 organization that runs the annual U.S. Catholic Church’s giving day -- #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday -- as well as year-round online giving for Catholic organizations including Catholic giving days outside of GivingTuesday.

EIN: 61-1846962 

View our most recent 990 document HERE and Audited Financial Statements HERE.

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MISSION

 Host of the U.S. Catholic Church's annual giving day, #iGiveCatholic is a fundraising resource ministry that harnesses technology in service of dioceses, parishes, schools and ministries to inspire and celebrate generosity.

VISION STATEMENT

#iGiveCatholic is a thought-leader and convener for Catholic fundraising.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  • Strive to be inclusive of the diverse cultures of the Church in all facets of #iGiveCatholic.
  • Keep the entire #iGiveCatholic process as easy and as "plug and play" as possible.
  • Cultivate an abundance mindset that supports Catholic connection and alleviates fear of scarcity.
  • Model universality and subsidiarity through a cooperative collaboration among semi-autonomous members.

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“By using all of the fantastic plug and play resources available, we have been able to share our mission and story in meaningful and compelling ways. The results we have experienced each year have been phenomenal, allowing us to achieve our fundraising goals for facility and programmatic needs. Do not miss this opportunity to participate. You will be glad you did!”

- Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare, Columbus, OH 

Board of Directors

Board Chair

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Archbishop Gregory Aymond
Archdiocese of New Orleans

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Vice President

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Scott Whitaker
Secretariat Director for Stewardship and Development, Diocese of Austin

President

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Cory J. Howat
Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation, Archdiocese of New Orleans

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Secretary - Treasurer

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Regina Templet
CFO of the Catholic Community Foundation, Archdiocese of New Orleans

Directors

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Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
Archdiocese of Seattle

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Bishop Joseph Kopacz
Diocese of Jackson

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Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski Archdiocese of St. Louis

National Advisory Board

Mary Mencarini Campbell
Executive Director, USCCB National Collections

Rich Fischer
Senior Sales Director, Our Sunday Visitor 

Rebecca Harris
Director of Stewardship & Development, Catholic Diocese of Jackson, MS

Cory J. Howat
Executive Director, Catholic Community Foundation, Archdiocese of New Orleans

Brian Niebrugge
Executive Director of Stewardship, Archdiocese of St. Louis

Erin Oest-Larsen
Chief Development Officer, Archdiocese of Seattle

Josh Pfeifer
Development Associate, Archdiocese of Omaha

Amy Ponson
Executive Director, Catholic Foundation for South Louisiana

Tom Riordan
Vice President of Mission Partnerships, Catholic Extension

Lisa Schillace, Ex Officio
National Director, #iGiveCatholic

Scott Whitaker
Executive Director, Catholic Foundation, Diocese of Austin

Fr. Rhett Williams
Pastor, St. Thomas More Newman Center at University of South Carolina

Staff

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National Director

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Katherine Hare
Program Manager

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