Partners for Sacred Places
Partnering with Congregations and
Communities for 35 Years
Communities for 35 Years
Partners for Sacred Places brings people together to find creative ways to maintain and make the most of America’s older and historic houses of worship.
We know that sacred places have enormous value as homes for religious life, as community centers that provide services for children, seniors, and other vulnerable populations, and as meeting places, performance venues, and sources of beauty and inspiration that benefit people of all faiths.
A leader in the nonprofit field for over 30 years, Partners provides research, training, grants — such as the National Fund for Sacred Places and Arts in Sacred Places — , and one-on-one coaching and support to give congregations and civic leaders the tools they need to keep sacred places at the heart of their communities.
Want to work with us? Request information from Partners for Sacred Places.
EVENTS & RECENT POSTS
Community-wide Capital Fundraising in Indiana
Although the city of Wabash is tucked away off the main highways of Indiana, it is a thriving place, offering a range of cultural amenities to its residents. Home to the Ford Meter Bo [...]
Sacred Places Indiana: Developing New Connections Between Sacred Places and Their Communities
Indiana is known for its thriving capital, Indianapolis, and cities such as Evansville and Fort Wayne that are dotted with spires and domes that signal the presence of active congrega [...]
Congregation Beth Ahabah and Other Recently Completed Projects
We can finally focus on the people!” exclaimed Rabbi Nagel from Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond, Virginia. Like several other participants from the first four years of the Nation [...]
The Philadelphia Design Center
The Philadelphia Design Center (PDC), a project of the Making Homes for the Arts in Sacred Places program, was created to serve Philadelphia’s diverse design talent while also helping [...]
Sharing More than Space
A neighborhood church and organization bring outside investment to San Antonio’s West Side “How in the world are we going to be able to raise over a million dollars?” That was the res [...]
How Surveying 40+ Organs Leads to Restoration Grants
An Interview with Adrian Binkley from the Curtis Institute of Music Playing and Preserving, is a groundbreaking initiative from Partners for Sacred Places to generate public support f [...]
Partners for Sacred Places’ training was incredible. It was really the most impactful fundraising training I’ve had since ordination in 2004… I think that’s why we have been so successful.
The timing of [the site] visit was perfect. Really, Partners for Sacred Places helped us figure out the right questions to ask… Definitely that was a turning point for all of us.
The value of working with you is not primarily the money. Sure, it is important; but, the more important value is your insights and your imprimatur that our project is valuable.
Partners has taught me so much and I am ever grateful for your support.
The primary benefits were spiritual and communal… We saw a marked increase in our regular giving and our monthly giving. It also gave us an opportunity to talk about why the church matters.