Upcoming Events

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