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These resources started through a series of workshops and have grown into the property management toolkit they are today.  They are designed to help parish leaders manage, maintain, and make informed decisions about their properties.  If you think something is missing or there’s a resources that would be helpful to your parish, please let us know at [email protected].

 

Optimizing space use

This practical five-step process and checklist helps parishes make the most of their available space.  Each step includes clear actions and helpful tips to guide thoughtful, strategic decision-making.

Use this resource as a starting point for discussions and planning with your parish leadership team.

Fire prevention

This workshop, led by Allan Schriver, Division Chief of the Town of The Blue Mountains Fire Department, provides essential guidance on fire safety for parish properties.  Topics include everything from common fire risks in church properties to prevention strategies, and fire safety training to how to work effectively with local fire departments.

Explore these fire-safety resources:

Preventative maintenance

Preventative maintenance involves scheduling routine inspections and servicing to avoid unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs. This template can help your parish plan, organize and track maintenance activities.

Service providers

Here’s a list of recommended service providers to get you started when you’re looking for an arborist, an architect, or an engineering firm.

External Grant Opportunities

Here’s a list of external grant opportunities to help support your next property project.

Case for support

The Case for Support is a document created when parishes wish to proceed with a ministry initiative.  It provides an overview of the proposed project, including its purpose, scope, expected outcomes, financial considerations, approvals, risks and alignment with parish and diocesan priorities.

 

Sample Vestry Motions

Does your parish have an upcoming Vestry and you’re not sure how to word your Vestry motion or what information should be included?

Here are three examples to help get you started:

Rent Setting Tool

A comprehensive tool to help parishes set rental rates that reflect the true costs of operating and maintaining their buildings.  use this tool to identify your buildings costs and determine a rent that helps ensure your parish is recovering its costs.

RFQ/RFP Template

A simple template to help parishes prepare a clear and consistent Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) when seeking quotes or proposals for building projects and services.

Past Workshops