The Benefits of National Solidarity
(Services Subsidized by the Operating Budget)
Conference & Council Support
- Fundraising
> Fund Development Training
> National Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run
> National Friends of the Poor® Grants
> National Vehicle Donation Program
> Assistance with Major Gift Solicitation
> Planned Giving Tool Box
> Accessible Development Resources
> Corporate Giving Program Template
> National Meetings Fundraising Program
> Individual Development Consultation
> Domestic/International Disaster Relief
> Online Giving Program
> Coordination of Major Gifts
> Building Endowment Fund - Youth and Young Adult Support
- Information Technology Services and Support
- Financial Advice
- Meeting Management
- Thrift Store Consultation
- SVdP Housing Program Information
- Support for New Councils and Conferences
- Aggregation and Institution Process
- New Member Recruitment: Invitation to Serve
- Best Practices: Identification, Publication and Promotion
- Publications, Handbooks and Forms (many available in Spanish)
- Governance: Training/Accountability/Compliance with the Rule, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures and Laws
- Licensed Trademark Protection of our name
- Problem Solving (Governance, Ethical, Legal, Spiritual and Technical)=
Communications/Public Relations
- Media Outreach and Promotion
- Editorial and Public Relations Support
- Frederic’s E-Gazette (includes SVdP in the News)
- Logo and Graphics Branding
- The Society DVD
- National Websites
> Public
> Members
> Youth and Young Adults
> Haiti
> National Vehicle Donation Program
> Friends of the Poor®
> Development
> Membership Database and Tutorial
> National Stores
Vincentian Spiritual Formation
- Serving in Hope
- Vincentian Reflections
- Ozanam Orientation
- Retreats and Workshops
> National Meetings
> Midyear Meetings
> Regional Meetings - Invitation for Renewal Leadership Program
- Vincentian Servant Leadership Pathways
- Vincentian Celebrations Notebook
- Spiritual Advisors
> Training
> Handbook - Formators
> Training - Heritage Pilgrimage to Paris
- Formation and Training Materials
- SVdP Resources
Advocacy Support
- Voice of the Poor Resources
- Immersion Re-entry Program
- Legislative Update
- Poverty in America DVD
- Maintaining Relationships with Elected Officials
Management of the National Council
- National Office Administration
> Accounting
> Payroll
> Accounts Receivable/Payable
> Human Resources: Resources, Records, Benefits
> Building and Equipment - Professional and Staff Support for National Committees
- Professional and Staff Support for National Officers
- Meeting Management (National, Midyear, Regional, National Board
- Development for National Council
> Annual Giving
> Programmatic Solicitations
> Online Giving
> Planned and Major Gifts
> Foundation Solicitation
> Corporate Sponsorships
> Consultation and Collaboration With Other SVdP Fundraisers - Strategic Plan Implementation
> I. Expand and strengthen our network of friends
> II. Encourage and support Vincentians on their spiritual journey
> III. Advocate for and work towards a more just world
> IV. Promote deeper and meaningful relationships with those we serve
> V. Develop, improve, and expand services - Episcopal Advisor Relationships
- Management and Disbursement of Domestic and International Disaster Funds
- IRS Nonprofit Group Exemption
- National Group Insurance
- Domestic and International Twinning (Solidarity With the World’s Poor)
- Consolidation and Preparation of Annual Report
- Coordination of National Election
- Collection/Disbursement of International, National and Regional Solidarity Dues
- Conflict Resolution Team for Councils and Conferences
- Maintain National Archives
Maintaining Relationships With
- International Council and Vincentian Family
- U.S. Bishops
- Catholic Charities
- Campaign for Human Development
- Catholic Relief Services
- Catholic Health Association