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May 13 2020

Live forum: Our return to worship

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Parishioners applauded when St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Valley, Nebraska, reopened for Mass recently. “They were so happy to be at Mass,” reported Fr. Lloyd Gnirk. They also cheered at St. Robert Bellarmine…

May 06 2020

Don’t be afraid to ask major donors for support – they want to help

By Jim Steier Steier Tips, Uncategorized

Worried about asking donors for support? Does the current climate make you hesitant to reach out to supporters for financial support, even though you know your organization needs it? Are you worried that your organization…

Apr 27 2020

Live forum: What are major donors thinking during the COVID-19 crisis?

By Jim Steier Steier Tips, Uncategorized

Major donors are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. Will the pandemic and its economic fallout change their focus or level of support? Is it appropriate to ask them for support right now? The Steier…

Apr 22 2020

Giving Tuesday Email Templates

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

GivingTuesday, a worldwide day of giving is on Dec. 1, 2020. Now is the time to inform your donors and supporters about this important day of giving and unity. The Steier Group has compiled Giving…

Apr 20 2020

Giving Tuesday FAQ

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

The concept of GivingTuesday may be new to you and your constituents. Please use this GivingTuesday FAQ to answer any questions your supporters might have. What is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement and…

Apr 19 2020

Giving Tuesday Communication Plan

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Prepare your Giving Tuesday communication plan in advance to allow for easier implementation. The Steier Group has composed a suggested GivingTuesday communication plan to use in the run up to the day of giving on…

Apr 15 2020

Live forum: Asking in April

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

We’ve heard from so many nonprofit leaders that are struggling financially but are unsure if they can ask for support during such a challenging time. With that in mind, our next live forum will be…

Apr 15 2020

Can you fundraise during the COVID-19 crisis?

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” President Franklin Roosevelt’s 1933 inaugural address Nearly 90 years later, these words should again serve to comfort and inspire Americans. Just as the Great Depression caused…

Mar 31 2020

How to celebrate Holy Week from Home

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

How can churches celebrate Holy Week while being physically distant? That was the main topic of the Steier Group's Stewardship, Development and Fundraising Live Forum on March 31. During the current COVID-19 crisis, the Steier…

Mar 30 2020

CARES Act: How it will impact nonprofits and charitable giving

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

On Friday, the U.S. government passed the The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which will provide much needed assistance to families and businesses across America. Below is a summary of items…

Fundraising and Development

Live forum: Our return to worship

Don’t be afraid to ask major donors for support – they want to help

Live forum: What are major donors thinking during the COVID-19 crisis?

Giving Tuesday Email Templates

Giving Tuesday FAQ

Giving Tuesday Communication Plan

Live forum: Asking in April

Can you fundraise during the COVID-19 crisis?

How to celebrate Holy Week from Home

CARES Act: How it will impact nonprofits and charitable giving

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