In this inspiring episode of The Donor Centric Approach, host Orlando Barros sits down with Peter Levesque, Founder and Executive Director of Xavier Mission Fund, to explore the powerful role of administrative support and donor partnerships in launching new Catholic ministries.
Peter shares the story behind Xavier Mission Fund’s founding, the real challenges early-stage ministries face, and how his team walks alongside new apostolates to remove administrative obstacles—freeing leaders to stay mission-focused and donor-ready.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ Why administration is often the “hidden ministry” behind mission success ✅ How Xavier Mission Fund incubates new Catholic startups and ministries ✅ How clarity in your mission story creates unity—and attracts donors ✅ Strategies for overcoming donor fatigue and building lasting donor relationships ✅ Actionable fundraising tips for startups with limited resources
❤️ Support Xavier Mission Fund: 🌐 Visit: https://www.xaviermissionfund.org 🤝 Connect with Peter: https://www.xaviermissionfund.org/connect
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