Christian Development Council
The Christian Development Council (CDC) is a distinct community within The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA), whose members are faith-based fundraisers and organizations. TNPA offers opportunities to network, learn, share, partner with like-minded organizations, and engage in issues impacting fundraising ministries.
In 2019, the National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC), which served for fifty years as the voice of the Catholic fundraising community, ceased operations. NCDC members committed to retaining the legacy and longstanding value of NCDC and reformed as the Catholic Development Council, a distinct group within TNPA’s broader secular membership. In 2025, with the input of CDC members, the council was renamed the Christian Development Council to welcome people and organizations of other denominations more explicitly.
The Christian Development Council (CDC) is a distinct community within The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA), whose members are faith-based fundraisers and organizations. TNPA offers opportunities to network, learn, share, partner with like-minded organizations, and engage in issues impacting fundraising ministries.
In 2019, the National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC), which served for fifty years as the voice of the Catholic fundraising community, ceased operations. NCDC members committed to retaining the legacy and longstanding value of NCDC and reformed as the Catholic Development Council, a distinct group within TNPA’s broader secular membership. In 2025, with the input of CDC members, the council was renamed the Christian Development Council to welcome people and organizations of other denominations more explicitly.
CDC Advisory Board
Chair:
Rachel Earl | St. Labre Indian School
Vice Chair:
Leslie Mollsen | American City Bureau
Secretary:
Melissa Kellogg | Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
Representative to the Board:
Don Fulford | Association of the Miraculous Medal
Joe Gillmer | Archdiocese of Washington
Christopher Jungers | Passionists of Holy Cross Province
Bonnie Meyer | Meyer Partners
Louise Moore | Huntsinger & Jeffer
Kevin Payne | Christian Appalachian Project
Chris Ragusa | Estee Marketing Group
Vila-Sheree Watson | Plan International USA
Resources
Awards and Recognition
The Christian Development Council (CDC) has recognized individual members and faith-based organizations who demonstrate extraordinary, humble service to others. These awards celebrate their leadership, impact, and dedication to serving people in need.
Click here to see the list of past Faith in Action Award Winners.
Thank you to our 2025 Faith-Focused Programming Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
DonorBureau
