Stewardship workshop promises inspiration, insight and expertise
by Ana Watts
Peter Misiaszek — architect of the largest ever fundraising effort in the history of the Anglican Church of Canada and FaithWorks, the Diocese of Toronto’s annual appeal in support of more than a dozen social service agencies — will lead Essential Parish Stewardship Workshop 2011 at Christ Church Cathedral Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 30. The Rev. Dick Black, Stewardship and Financial Development Team vice-chair, attended a workshop offered by Mr. Misiaszek in Montreal and was inspired. “He is familiar with the Atlantic provinces, launched a successful appeal for the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, says Mr. Black. “This is a very worthwhile conference and participation is strongly encouraged.”
Mr. Misiaszek brings 16 years of professional fundraising experience, largely in faith-based organizations, to his position as Director of Stewardship Development for the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. His duties include responsibility for parish stewardship education, annual giving, legacies of faith, the Bishop’s Company of Toronto, and oversight of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation. His department produces parish-based resources in support of stewardship education including “The Narrative Budget-Writing Your Parish’s Sacred Story” and “A Program to Encourage Sacrificial Giving in your Parish.”
Mr. Misiaszek launched FaithWorks in 2004 and last year launched a major fundraising effort in Toronto with a goal of $50 million.
The mandate of the Diocese of Toronto's Stewardship Development department is to foster a climate of giving to help ensure its financial health and viability. This is achieved through the development, planning, implementation and monitoring of the diocesan stewardship development programs and fundraising.
Register on-line registration for the April 30 conference.
