International Catholic Stewardship Council

What International Catholic Stewardship Council does

The International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded around 1962–1963 and headquartered in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, that provides education, resources, and training to promote Catholic teaching on stewardship across dioceses, parishes, and Catholic foundations. Its operations are rooted in a 64-year annual conference cadence (the 64th Annual Stewardship Conference is scheduled for September 20–23, 2026 in New Orleans) and an integrated digital platform that delivers a Coffee Talk webinar series (with recordings archived 2022–2026), a monthly digital meeting program called "The Vestibule," a Spanish-language series called "Encuentro de la Corresponsabilidad," a Monthly eBulletin in English and Spanish, an ICSC Blog with stewardship content categories, community forums, and a Forum for Catholic Foundations. The organization also runs an annual Diocesan and Catholic Foundation Awards program recognizing excellence in stewardship and Catholic philanthropy.

ICSC operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees and monetizes through tiered Parish, Diocesan, and Catholic Foundation membership subscriptions, annual conference registration and exhibitor/strategic partner fees, and donations — all processed through the GiveCentral payment platform. The primary customer segments are Roman Catholic dioceses (enterprise-tier), individual parishes (mid-market), and Catholic foundations (mid-market), with vertical segmentation by institutional type. Distribution is direct via membership channels, with the website serving as the central hub for content, registration, and donations. Key strategic partners include OSV (Our Sunday Visitor) as a Gold-tier co-development partner on webinars, the National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations (NFCRV), and Catholic Extension as a GTM partner offering discounted conference registration.

Name

International Catholic Stewardship Council

Legal name

International Catholic Stewardship Council

Website

https://catholicstewardship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICSC is a U.S. nonprofit founded in the 1960s that provides Catholic stewardship education, training, and resources to dioceses, parishes, and Catholic foundations via membership programs, an annual conference, webinars, and digital content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Nonprofit Membership Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI), Community Hosting & Membership Platforms (MPACAJAF)

Keywords

• Catholic stewardship education
• Diocesan membership services
• Parish resources
• Religious nonprofit association
• Stewardship conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Dearborn Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Parish, Diocesan, and Catholic Foundation membership programs providing access to resources, forums, and networking opportunities.
2. Conference Revenue: Registration fees for the annual Stewardship Conference, including exhibitor fees and strategic partner sponsorships.
3. Donations: One-time donations accepted through online giving platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ICSC is a nonprofit Catholic membership organization that promotes Christian stewardship across the Roman Catholic Church through tiered membership programs (Parish, Diocesan, Catholic Foundation), an annual stewardship conference, monthly digital gatherings, recorded webinar series, blogs, newsletters, and resource libraries. It sells access to educational content, networking forums, recognition awards, and regional/online events to support stewardship implementation at diocesan, parish, and foundation levels.

Product overview

The International Catholic Stewardship Council operates as a membership-based organization offering a platform of interconnected educational products and services focused on Catholic stewardship. The core offerings include the Annual Stewardship Conference (64th annual event in 2026), recurring digital programming (The Vestibule monthly meetings, Coffee Talk Series recordings, Encuentro de la Corresponsabilidad Spanish-language content), and the Monthly eBulletin newsletter. These are complemented by the ICSC Blog with its stewardship content categories, a Forum for Catholic Foundations, Regional Meetings, and Community Forums for peer networking. The organization also provides Parish and Diocese Resources and runs an annual Diocesan and Catholic Foundation Awards program. Membership programs (Parish, Diocesan, and Catholic Foundation tiers) provide access to the full ecosystem of products and resources. All offerings work together to advance the organization's mission of promoting Catholic stewardship through education, resources, and community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Stewardship Conference The organization's flagship annual event bringing together Catholic stewardship leaders from dioceses, parishes, and Catholic institutions for education, networking, and professional development in stewardship practices.
• Membership Programs Tiered membership offerings for Parishes, Dioceses, and Catholic Foundations providing access to resources, networking, and professional stewardship support, billed annually.
• Coffee Talk Series Annual recorded webinar series providing ongoing education and resources on Catholic stewardship topics, with recordings archived for multiple years (2022-2026).
• The Vestibule Monthly digital meetings for parish stewardship leaders featuring timely topics, networking opportunities, and practical applications for increasing parish engagement and lay leadership development.
• Encuentro de la Corresponsabilidad Spanish-language stewardship content series providing recordings and resources for Hispanic/Latino Catholic communities on themes of co-responsibility.
• Monthly eBulletin Digital newsletter delivered monthly containing prayers, featured articles, Gospel reflections, and stewardship resources, available in both English and Spanish.
• ICSC Blog Content platform featuring categories including Stewardship articles, Stewardship Saints profiles, Stewardship Prayers, and Reflections for ongoing spiritual and educational content.
• Diocesan and Catholic Foundation Awards Annual award program recognizing exemplary dioceses and Catholic foundations that demonstrate excellence in promoting Christian stewardship and Catholic philanthropy.
• Forum for Catholic Foundations Specialized forum bringing together Catholic foundations for peer networking, best practice sharing, and collaboration on stewardship initiatives.
• Parish and Diocese Resources Resource library providing practical materials, tools, and guidance for implementing stewardship practices at parish and diocesan levels.
• Community Forums Online community platform for stewardship professionals to connect, share experiences, and collaborate on Catholic stewardship practices.
• Regional Meetings In-person regional gatherings for stewardship leaders providing localized networking and tailored professional development opportunities.
• OSV – ICSC Webinar Series Co-produced webinar series with strategic partner OSV (Our Sunday Visitor) delivering ongoing stewardship education.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered gold and minor.

• OSV (Our Sunday Visitor)goldStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSV is a strategic partner providing support for ICSC's webinar series and conference activities. Mentioned in conference sections with logo placement indicating a key sponsor relationship.
• National Fund for Catholics Religious Vocations (NFCRV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFCRV is featured as a strategic partner in content promoting vocations to consecrated life. Dedicated to increasing the number of women and men entering religious communities by offering financial assistance.
• Catholic ExtensionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatholic Extension offers special conference registration rates for their members, indicating a collaborative relationship to support extension ministry organizations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Catholic Press Association: The Catholic Press Association is a US trade association serving Catholic publishers and communications professionals, including through annual awards and an annual convention. It is comparable to ICSC because both are Catholic faith-based membership bodies that operate conferences and recognition programs to support Catholic institutional communications and publishing.
• LCMS Foundation: The LCMS Foundation supports stewardship, planned giving, and endowment services for Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod congregations and institutions. It is comparable to ICSC because both organizations deliver stewardship education and resource programs to religious congregations and denominations, though LCMS serves a Protestant rather than Catholic constituency.

Direct peers

• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): NCEA is a professional membership association serving Catholic schools and educators across the United States. It is comparable to ICSC because it is a faith-based, dues-supported membership organization delivering an annual convention, publications, and professional development to Catholic institutional members.
• National Association of Church Business Administration (NACBA): NACBA is a professional membership association serving church business administrators, pastors, and finance staff across Christian denominations. It is comparable to ICSC because it operates a similar dues-supported membership model, annual conference, resource library, and certification programming targeted at the operational and financial leaders of religious congregations.
• Catholic Extension: Catholic Extension is a Chicago-based Catholic nonprofit that supports dioceses, parishes, and ministries in underserved U.S. regions. It is directly comparable to ICSC because both operate as membership-supported Catholic service organizations funding pastoral and stewardship work, and Catholic Extension is already a strategic partner offering ICSC conference discounts to its members.
• Our Sunday Visitor (OSV): OSV is a Catholic publishing and media organization that produces periodicals, parish resources, and digital content. It is comparable to ICSC because it serves the same diocesan and parish customer base with educational content, and is ICSC's Gold strategic partner co-producing a webinar series.
• National Council of Catholic Women: NCCW is a Catholic lay organization affiliated with USCCB that promotes spiritual growth, leadership, and service among Catholic women through diocesan affiliates. It is comparable to ICSC because both are dues-supported Catholic membership bodies organized at the parish and diocesan levels and focused on lay formation and stewardship of time, talent, and treasure.
• National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations (NFCRV): NFCRV is a Catholic nonprofit that raises and distributes funds to support men and women entering religious life. It is comparable to ICSC because both are small Catholic member-supported organizations that partner with dioceses and parishes to advance Church mission through education and financial support programs.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities USA is a national membership organization of Catholic social service agencies that operates annual conferences, advocacy, and member resources. It is comparable to ICSC because it is a dues-supported Catholic membership body using an annual conference and resource library model to serve affiliated Catholic institutions.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): USCCB is the official national leadership body of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, supporting all 196 US dioceses with policy, publishing, and program services. It is comparable to ICSC because it sits upstream of the same diocesan and parish customers ICSC serves, and could be viewed as a broader incumbent in Catholic institutional education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholicstewardship

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