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Catholic School Fundraising Campaigns That Inspire Giving

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By the Numbers

3.4
Billion Raised
123
Of Fundraising Goal
94
Million Raised from Foundations
50
States and Provinces Served

Strategic Capital Campaigns
Built for Catholic Schools

Every Steier Group Catholic school campaign is built on donor engagement, stewardship and trust. With more than 28 years of experience conducting feasibility studies and customized capital campaigns, Steier Group provides a full-service fundraising approach designed specifically to help Catholic schools succeed.

Why Catholic Schools Choose the Steier Group

Onsite Campaign Leadership

Every campaign includes a full-time, onsite campaign manager who works alongside your school team and volunteers every step of the way.

Proven School Engagement

We help you foster a sense of ownership and involvement within your school community, increasing both participation and stewardship.

Faith-Aligned Communication

Our messaging and materials reflect your Catholic identity and mission — aligning donors’ faith with your school’s vision.

Data Analytics and Technology Solutions

We help Catholic schools harness data and digital communication to identify opportunities, engage donors more effectively and enhance campaign results.

Named one of the “Best Fundraising Companies in 2025” by The Lead Pastor

What people are saying about partnering with the Steier Group

“I've worked on many capital campaigns in my four-plus decades of priesthood, and can genuinely say that Steier Group is the best philanthropic consultancy organization I've encountered.”

Fr. Patrick HipwellPastor of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Patrick's Catholic Church Capital Campaign in Elkhorn, Nebraska

“Raising $30 million dollars is not an easy task and at times it could be overwhelming. The Steier Group helped us remain focused and organized while offering encouragement. We are very pleased with the services they provided. They helped us achieve our goal and we would highly recommend them to others looking to conduct a study or a capital campaign.”

Fr. Tom Fangman and Eric CrawfordPastor and Advancement Director of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska
Newman Catholic School Capital Campaign in Mason City, Iowa.

“The results of our campaign speak for themselves and speak highly for the Steier Group. We received three of the largest gifts in our history and far surpassed even the most optimistic projections. So much of the credit goes to the Steier Group team for coaching us through the process and putting us in a position to succeed.”

Lynn PtacekFoundation Director, Newman Catholic Foundation

“The Steier Group's approach is very much rooted in stewardship as a way of life, and this focus ensured that the mission of the Church was integrated in every aspect of our campaign. This allowed us not only to raise a significant amount of funds, but to do so in a positive, faith-filled way. This approach ensured a positive experience for our pastors and parishioners - even through the challenges of COVID-19.”

Most Rev. Douglas Crosby, OMIBishop of Hamilton in Hamilton, Ontario

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Inviting to Mission with Fr. Matt Lowry

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How Can I Repay the Lord? with Bishop James Golka

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The Steier Group is proud to present our podcast, Twelve Wicker Baskets with Christopher Beaudet. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app. In the Gospel, Jesus fed 5,000 with only five loaves and two fish. After the crowd was satisfied, there were 12 wicker baskets left over. God provides the abundance. In each episode of this podcast, we will explore, with pastoral leaders and development professionals, all the many ways God meets the spiritual and temporal needs of our parish communities, our Catholic schools and the diocesan church. And not only meets those needs but provides in abundance. The 40th…
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How can the Steier Group assist you?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does hiring a fundraising consultant work?

A reputable fundraising consultant will charge a flat fee based on the time of the contract and complexity of the project. A consultant should not charge a percentage of the funds raised. Catholic school campaigns are more complex than a church campaign.

Do Catholic schools do fundraisers?

Yes. Catholic schools regularly conduct fundraising efforts to support building projects, school expansions, debt retirement and annual needs. These efforts often take the form of capital campaigns, major gift programs and stewardship initiatives tailored to the mission and values of each school.

What are the duties of a fundraising consultant?

A fundraising consultant serves as the project management for a capital campaign. The consultant will keep the campaign on track, communicate with donors, manage the database and train volunteers.

Do we need to conduct a feasibility study?

Yes. Every Catholic school capital campaign should begin with a thorough feasibility study. A study gathers valuable information about the interests of donors and giving capacity. It sets the campaign up for success.