CATHOLIC CHARITIES Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

The Human and Spiritual Qualities of Catholic Charitable Agencies Fr. Larry Snyder Catholic Charities USA November 2008

Organizational Theory: Professional Development Religious Formation

Deus Caritas Est Professional Religious Training Head Formation Heart Vision Mission Values Code of Ethics Training Professional Head Formation Religious Heart Leadership Institute From Mission to Service O’Grady Institute Vocation of the Trustee Servant Leadership Seton Hall New Directors Institute Orientation Web Resources Parish Social Ministry Reflections Liturgy Culture of Poverty Volunteer Sections Convenings Webinars

Mission of Catholic Charities The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same. Service • Advocacy • Convening Resources: Cadre Study Captures the specific mission of local Catholic Charities agencies – many local agencies have some version of this woven into their statements Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

A Snapshot Clients/Services Finances 7.8 million people served (unduplicated) Services provided 10.5 million times (duplicated) Finances Revenues: $3.6 billion 60% Government 12% Fees 28% Contributed Expenses: $3.6 billion 90% Program 9% Management & General 1% Fundraising & P/R People 65,000 paid staff 204,957 volunteers 6,532 board members Resources: At A Glance Source: Catholic Charities USA 2007 Annual Survey Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

A Snapshot …but they are united by a common identity, There is no “typical” Catholic Charities agency… Structure: centralized, decentralized and everything in between Relationship to diocese and parish Budget: $30,000 to $500,000,000 Staff: 1 to over 3,000 Services: a local response to local needs Resources: …but they are united by a common identity, a common vision, a shared mission. Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

Deus caritas est On Christian Love

Deus Caritas Est Challenges: Formation of Leadership Exercise of diakonia Relationship to the Bishop Proselytism Proper Role of Government

Deus Caritas Est Opportunities: Annual Agency Practice National Office Annual Gathering New Directors Institute National Board of Trustees From Mission to Service

Deus Caritas Est Opportunities: Spirituality for Leadership (O’Grady Institute) National Associations

“Best Practices”? An integration of spirituality, theological reflection, social work practices and professional management practices.

The bread which you do not use Is the bread of the hungry. The garment hanging in your wardrobe Is the garment of him who is naked. The shoes that you do not wear Are the shoes of the one who is barefoot. The money you keep locked away Is the money of the poor. The acts of charity you do not perform Are so many injustices you commit. St. Basil the Great Why does CC do what it does? Because we have no choice=discipleship How do I respond as a Christian citizen prophet Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

CATHOLIC CHARITIES Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)