We've Created New Ways to Help Your Diocese or Catholic Organization
SHORT-TERM STAFFING AND CONSULTING
Augment your team with a temporary FAITH Catholic communications specialist, graphic designer, editor, webmaster, social media coordinator or marketing professional. Fill staffing gaps due to budget cuts, turnover, or retirements and quickly bring our expertise to your diocese or Catholic organization. |
LONG-TERM STAFFING AND CONSULTING
If hiring a new employee isn’t financially possible, you can select a tailored solution that fits your ongoing budget and needs. Choose a plan that would provide your diocese with a FAITH Catholic communications specialist, editor, designer, webmaster, social media coordinator or marketing professional. These FAITH-employed experts can be on your work site or work remotely. |
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
Do you have a special project or initiative that requires extra assistance or expertise? FAITH Catholic can produce a pastoral letter, directory, anniversary or commemorative publication or booklet, website or marketing for a special event or initiative. We can develop a turn-key solution or assist your staff in executing your vision. |
READERSHIP SURVEYS
No other organization conducts more readership surveys of Catholic publications than FAITH Catholic. Normally included when your diocese or organization publishes with FAITH Catholic, this service is available to all Catholic organizations that publish. Learn what engages readers and understand the value of your investment in your publication. |
We Serve the Church by Serving You
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO HELP YOU FULFILL YOUR MISSION
Catholic Strategies, a communications service from FAITH Catholic, offers communication, publishing, digital and marketing solutions for dioceses and Catholic organizations. Whether you're facing a budget gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you are understaffed due to turnover or retirements, or you are seeking a cost-effective solution to enable you to continue publishing and communicating, we have the strategy to meet your need. Our experience, expertise, and unique ability to respond quickly to any situation make Catholic Strategies the solution you need now. Here are some of the ways we can help:
Communications SpecialistFAITH Catholic’s team of communications consultants have years of experience serving as directors of communications for dioceses and Catholic organizations. A FAITH consultant can help you develop a communications plan, manage communications in a crisis, take on special projects, provide training, develop an assessment of your needs, and more. Our consultant can augment your current communications team or step in for a limited time, if there is a vacancy. |
Publication Managing EditorA FAITH Catholic managing editor can oversee some or all of your publication process. This service can include planning issues, assigning writers, editing, writing, proofreading, obtaining photography, developing and implementing a production schedule, gathering content, working with graphic designers, and managing the approval process until the publication goes to press. A FAITH managing editor can be contracted for short- or long-term services, depending on your specific needs. |
Editorial ServicesFAITH Catholic editors are brainstormers and problem solvers. If a story falls through for your diocesan editor, our editors can provide content at the last minute. In addition to personal service from our editorial director, FAITH can provide meticulous proofreading service, including copy-editing, and if there are theological questions, our staff theologian is available to provide guidance. We also offer translation services to help you publish in multiple languages. |
Graphic DesignWith 11 full-time graphic designers, including two bilingual designers, you can tap into one of the most award-winning, faith-filled and creative resources available to Catholic publishers. Your FAITH designer can help with a single project or regularly as needed, or your organization may wish to have an ongoing relationship with a designer. No matter the arrangement, you’ll work with a graphic design pro who is part of a Catholic ministry with one purpose — to connect people with Jesus and his Church. |
Crisis ManagementThrough our partnerships with dioceses across the nation, we know the common themes and best practices to restore confidence in the Church during a time of crisis. Our seasoned team of consultants has a proven track record in helping bishops to assess, plan for, and develop strong messages of transparency, clarity, hope and healing. Our goal is to serve the Church and the people of God during challenging times. |
Integrated MarketingThe professionals at FAITH Catholic offer a unique combination of skills and experience working with Catholic institutions to help you bring your message to your target audience. Services include research and strategic analysis, custom marketing plans, project management, execution and follow-up, and measuring results. FAITH’s marketing team is available for large and small projects or to build ongoing marketing campaigns to reach long-term goals. |
Social Media CoordinationDioceses and Catholic organizations work hard to engage with followers in the social media space, but it's difficult to create a consistent presence in social media that engages people and helps them take the next step — clicking through to see your content. FAITH's digital editors can create a monthly social calendar with customized posts to drive traffic to your content site and help grow your digital audience. |
Digital PublishingIn the past, readers received a link to a "flip book" edition of a publication that approximated the experience of flipping through a print publication. Today, readers expect to find magazine content on a website, where every story is searchable by publication date, author, subject matter and theme. FAITH's web and digital team is helping publishers to bring their content to an online platform that gives readers access to current stories, as well as archived material from past issues. A content website from FAITH Catholic , including social media support and a monthly e-news, is the future of digital publishing — creating an ongoing, evergreen resource that helps build disciples for Jesus and his Church! |
Webmaster ServicesFAITH Catholic can act as your webmaster and provide full-service website support, helping you maintain a strong and relevant web presence. Services include:
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Understanding Reader Engagement Makes All the Difference
FAITH Catholic Readership Surveys help you assess your publication's effectiveness.
With budgets at critical levels, dioceses and Catholic organizations understandably want to know if their publications are effective. Are people reading diocesan newspapers and magazines? Is the content relevant, timely, inspiring, educational, and evangelizing? Don't take for granted that your publication is meeting your needs. A readership survey can reveal the effectiveness of your publication, provide insights into reader engagement and help you understand who your readers are.
Interested in a FAITH Readership Survey for your publication? Here's the process:
Interested in a FAITH Readership Survey for your publication? Here's the process:
- We'll schedule an input call to review our methodology, discuss your goals for a survey, and receive specifications to prepare a proposal
- We'll present a proposal for conducting the survey.
- After you engage Catholic Strategies, we'll develop the survey instrument (a mailed questionnaire and matching online tool) for your approval.
- Production and distribution of the instruments include an alert postcard, the mailed questionnaire packet to a random sample of a percentage of your mailing list or minimum of 1,000 readers, as well as a link to an online survey distributed via your email and social media lists.
- Surveys come to FAITH Catholic for processing and tabulation.
- You'll receive a detailed report about your readers and we'll also share the results with your team in a formal presentation .
