2020 Campaign Resources | Development and Peace

2020 Campaign Resources

Message for our members in the parish

If your Bishop has approved a special collection for Development and Peace in your diocese, you can find resources here to support you in organizing a collection in your parish. 

If your parish requires envelopes, please contact your local animator.
Find your local animator here: devp.org/contactus

  • How to ask for a donation
    How to ask for a donation
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  • Create a solidarity letter chain
    Create a solidarity letter chain

    Print this letter, personalize it by adding your message and mail it to friends and family to ask them for a donation (or donations). Alternatively, you can download the Word version and copy its contents into an email to create a virtual letter chain.


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  • The Art of Asking
    This document will help you to :
    • Understand the state of fundraising at Development and Peace
    • Understand motivations for giving and donor profiles
    • Access fundraising resources online
    • Practice asking individuals and/or audiences for donations in support of Development and Peace

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  • Fundraising Tips
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  • Tested and Approved Fundraising Ideas!
    Tested and Approved Fundraising Ideas!
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  • 1. Tax Receipt Eligibility Fact Sheet

    When organizing a fundraising activity, do not forget to take a look at our Tax Receipt Eligibility Fact Sheet to determine if donations are eligible for a Development and Peace tax receipt. 


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  • 2. Tax Receipt Voucher Form

    If the donations are eligible for a tax receipt (see step 1), print copies of the Tax Receipt Voucher Form and bring them to your event. Explain to donors that they must fill out this form if they wish to receive a tax receipt.


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  • 3. Activity Report

    Once your activity is complete, please fill out this report and send it to Development and Peace to let us know the results of your event. Remember to include checks, money orders and the donors’ Tax Receipt Voucher Forms, if applicable.


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  • Share Year-Round Monthly Giving Brochure

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