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| ICSC Origin and Growth Membership Awards Press Releases 2004 Annual Report |
Introduction & Membership |
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| Membership Privileges ICSC promotes the concept of holistic Christian stewardship. It serves arch/dioceses, parishes, professional firms, religious congregations, and Catholic associations through its seminars, publications and annual conference. It encourages the growing professionalism of diocesan stewardship and development programs directed toward improving the long-term growth of diocesan resources. It also fosters the development of parish-centered stewardship programs aimed at increasing parishioner involvement and financial resources, based on the principle of shared responsibility and accountability. ICSC serves its members in stewardship and development in a number of ways. ICSC provides: Networking ICSC provides a network for peers to share their experience, expertise and opinions. The on-line ICSC Membership Directory provides members with an up-to-date directory of all members. Stewardship is sharing. Those who are actively involved with ICSC will tell you how important this sharing is to them. Diocesan Exchange Program All ICSC diocesan members have the opportunity to participate in the Diocesan Exchange Program. Every year ICSC coordinates five Diocesan Exchange Programs:
Participating members exchange a complete set of all printed materials used in their individual parish or diocese. Parish Exchange Program Parishes have the opportunity to participate in the Parish Stewardship Exchange Program. A community of colleagues grows stronger when materials and ideas are shared, thereby allowing everyone to gain new ideas and invaluable insights. Participating parishes exchange a complete set of all printed materials used in their individual parish. These materials might include their:
Spanish Exchange Program Dioceses and parishes have the opportunity to participate in a Spanish Exchange Program. Those interested in the Spanish Exchange Program sign up with ICSC who distributes a list of participating members to the dioceses and parishes who are interested in exchanging their Spanish Stewardship Materials. Diocesan and Parish Recognition Awards for Excellence in Stewardship Materials Each year, ICSC recognizes dioceses and parishes who are ICSC members that have best promoted the spirituality of stewardship during the year. The various mediums used to teach and inform Catholic people about stewardship become even more important as these mediums are shared through the ICSC exchange program. Each ICSC diocesan and parish voting delegate receives a Materials Award Application. Dioceses and parishes may enter their stewardship promotional materials for consideration in the following categories:
Members may enter their materials in more than one category. The following criteria are used to judge the materials:
The award winners are recognized for their excellence at the ICSC Annual Conference. Pouch Mailings Every few months, members receive an information-packed mailing that includes articles about stewardship, press releases and special announcements. Nota Bene from the Secretary General is a new addition to the pouch mailings. This simple publication is a "pointer" that helps members quickly identify the pouch mailing contents that will be particularly useful to them. Nota Bene also contains membership news, upcoming events and updates from the staff. Software Programs Survey Each year, the ICSC Office sends all ICSC diocesan members the Arch/Diocesan Software Programs Survey, which requests information on the software they use for Annual Appeals, Donor Database and Planned Giving. Each member receives the tabulated information along with the name and manufacturer of the software used in each diocese with the diocesan contact person, their street address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses and web sites. ICSC’s Comprehensive Diocesan Development Survey This fact-filled survey reports and analyzes information on annual appeal programs provided by arch/diocesan offices of stewardship and development to help ICSC members determine the success of their individual arch/diocesan stewardship programs. The Center of Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) conducts the research and prepares this report for ICSC. Events Annual conferences, diocesan regional meetings, seminars, training sessions and workshops put members in touch with experienced professionals. The Institute for Stewardship and Development, offers a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles and techniques of stewardship and development. This is the only institute of its kind, designed to meet the needs of newcomers in the field as well as experienced administrators and staff members. There are two opportunities each year to participate in ICSC’s Institute—a Winter Session and a Summer Session. Membership Discounts Membership discounts are available for all ICSC members for the Annual conference, the Seminar for Diocesan Foundations, the Institute for Stewardship and Development and the National Planned Giving Institute. Advance Notification to Members Advance notice of conference and seminar registration information is sent to all diocesan, parish and catholic association members. Advance notice of advertisement and conference exhibitor opportunities is sent to professional firm members. This courtesy is provided to ICSC members in appreciation for their membership and continued support of ICSC events and publications. ICSC Annual Conference and Institutes Qualify for CFRE Professional Certification Points Attendance at ICSC annual conference and the ICSC Institute for Stewardship and Development (Winter or Summer Session) qualifies as an educational activity for purposes of CFRE program applications for initial certification or recertification. Attendance at sessions for each available time slot for the Annual Conference and Institutes constitutes points on the CFRE application. The point values may be obtained from the CFRE Professional Certification Board (703) 519-8470, fax (703) 684-1950. This is not the same as the award for continuing education units (CEUs) and does not imply endorsement of this program by the CFRE Program. CFRE: Certified Fund Raising Executive—the credential for fundraising professionals in cooperation with leading philanthropic associations. Special materials and programs An intensive program—in partnership with the prestigious National Planned Giving Institute at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia—as the training ground for diocesan executives responsible for the acquisition of gifts. For just 80% of full program costs, ICSC members can take part in any of the many planned-giving seminars; ICSC has an agreement with The Liturgical Press to make available other diocesan and parish publications about stewardship and development at a reasonable cost. Each ICSC voting delegate receives a complimentary copy of each new ICSC publication. Additional copies are available for purchase.  Download the Application Forms*Opening this form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader,which you can download from www.adobe.com. Parish Membership Application Diocesan Membership Application Catholic Association Membership Application Professional Firms Membership Application Seminaries, Schools of Theology and Religious Communities |
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