The goal of this initiative is to help Extension Dioceses participate in #iGiveCatholic on Giving Tuesday.
Catholic Extension Society sees the national #iGiveCatholic campaign as an opportunity for dioceses, parishes, and schools to each raise funds for specific projects or unrestricted purposes. 2025 will be the 11th Giving Tuesday and the growth in funds raised has expanded and grown each year. This initiative will require the diocese to commit to promote the program to all the parishes, schools and ministries in the diocese that want to participate and use the tools/materials provided by #iGiveCatholic in that process. A particular emphasis this year will be to reach rural parishes in your diocese.
Catholic Extension Society will accept applications from any and all Extension Dioceses. A preference will be given to dioceses that have not previously participated but those who have participated in the past are welcomed and encouraged to submit applications. We will be supporting 25 Extension Dioceses for the 2025 campaign. If selected, the diocese will receive a $1,000 discounted rate from #iGiveCatholic, and $3,000 in funding from Catholic Extension Society to be used as follows: $1,500 towards the fee and an additional $1,500 for the diocese to use for promotional material or prizes.
About the #iGiveCatholic Giving Day
The following material is provided by #iGiveCatholic.
#iGiveCatholic is a Giving Day that kicks off the charitable season and invites the Catholic community to come together to celebrate the faith, give thanks and give back. The Giving Day is held annually on Giving Tuesday—a global day devoted to promoting generosity and kindness, and is always the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. #iGiveCatholic celebrates our unique Catholic heritage by raising awareness of and support for participating dioceses’ charitable, educational, and spiritual ministries. In 2025, #iGiveCatholic takes place on December 2, with an Advanced Giving phase starting on November 17.
In 2025, the eleventh year of the campaign, more than $23 million was raised nationwide for participating parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries representing 51 dioceses.
Total value of this Initiative per Diocese: $4,000
Program Information:
TO APPLY:
- Read and review the Program Guidelines document, linked above.
- Complete the online application form by the deadline of Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Tom Riordan, Vice President of Mission Partnerships, at 831-320-3571 or triordan@catholicextension.org