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Parish Resources
2018 Campaign Dates
Appeal Kickoff Weekend - April 22, 2018
Presentation/Ask Weekend 1 - April 29, 2018
Presentation/Ask Weekend 2 - May 6, 2018
Follow-Up/Ask Weekend 1 - May 13, 2018
Follow-Up/Ask Weekend 2 - May 20, 2018
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2018 ACA PDS Instructions
Print out before downloading PDS letter files and reports
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2018 ACA Letters and Reports
English and Spanish
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2018 Letters in Word
Use if you do not use PDS to generate letters
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2018 Letters in Word - Spanish
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Archdiocesan Annual Report 2016-2017
Reference for parish and witness speaker
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ACA Manual for parish office use
Detailed Manual of entire campaign
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ACA Quick Reference Guide
The ACA at a glance
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Dates and Timeline of Tasks
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Difference between ACA and Parish Stewardship
For use in bulletin or other high traffic reader areas in the parish
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Electronic Messaging
Website, Email, Parish App, Facebook, and Bulletin use
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Graphics Gallery
Bulletin Inserts, Donate Buttons, Graphics for Website and Mobile App, Logos
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Hispanic Community Tips
Ideas to run a successful appeal with your Hispanic Community
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Leadership Session Webinar
View this year's ACA Leadership Session from a pre-recorded webinar
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Matching Gift Companies
List of companies that matched gifts in 2017 - not all inclusive. Donors are encouraged to ask their employer if they have a matching gift program.
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Pledge Card/Envelope Processing Guide
Use for Pledge Card/Envelope Processing and Reporting Results
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Pledge Processing Excel Template
Use if not using PDS generated report of pledges/gifts
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Pledge Processing Session Video
Recorded overview of the Pledge Processing Guide - also in Section B of your manual.
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Prayers of the Faithful/Ambo and Bulletin Announcements
Use on corresponding weekends of the Appeal. English and Spanish provided.
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Stewardship & Development Team
The team and brief summary of what each office provides.
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Video Links and Messaging
Use to promote viewing the ACA video
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Website Goal Thermometer
Use to track your goal progress on your website
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Witness Speaker Guide - English
Witness Presentation Guide
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Witness Speaker Guide - Spanish
Witness presentation guide
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$365 Ask
Use as a general ask on Appeal Weekends.
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Bulletin Best Practices
Bulletin fundamentals, design, and content that can assist you with providing a clear and concise message each week.
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Messaging - Mobile App, Texting, Email
Electronic communication with your parishioners saves time, money, and paper. It allows you to communicate with them more effectively and immediately. It also benefits parishioners, giving them the ability to communicate with the parish one-on-one.
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Online Giving Best Practices
Online giving is a critical component of parish/diocesan fundraising, now, and in the future. The Archdiocese of Seattle has long encouraged parishes to offer their parishioners the opportunity to give electronically.
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Social Media Best Practices
Social media can be used as an important part of online evangelization when used correctly and has the power to reach an audience that we've never thought imaginable.
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Website Best Practices
Increase the number of parishioners that are viewing your website for information, donating, registering, and volunteering.
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PDS System Configuration
System and Sacrament configuration
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Parish Registration Guidelines
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Parish Registration Instructions
Complete Instructions with screen snapshots to aid in the parish registration process in PDS
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How to mark a record deceased
Details on marking a record deceased, either head of household member1 or the spouse member2
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Step 1 Report for Archdiocese Set Up
Instructions to export your parish registration list updates - changes, deletions, additions, deceased
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Full List Export Files
Step 1 Download to use with the PDS Report Export process
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Step 2 Report for Archdiocese Monthly Process
Once you have completed Step 1, use this report to send periodic updates thereafter (monthly preferred)
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Import ACA ID numbers in PDS
Instructions to import the ACA ID into the 2nd ID field in PDS
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Data Cleanup
Data Clean up for Keywords and User-defined fields
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FAQ's from Training Session 1
Answers to frequently asked questions on topics such as system configuration, online registration, keywords, data clean up and comprehensive reports
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