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.
Every campaign includes a full-time, onsite campaign manager who works alongside your school team and volunteers every step of the way.
We help you foster a sense of ownership and involvement within your school community, increasing both participation and stewardship.
Our messaging and materials reflect your Catholic identity and mission — aligning donors’ faith with your school’s vision.
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
“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
“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
“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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Grant writing is included in our full-service, onsite approach. Our in-house grant writers research foundations that fit your mission and prepare and submit proposals on your behalf, so you can pursue foundation funding without hiring a separate grant writer.
Yes. Our designers create your case for support, brochures, pledge cards and other campaign materials in-house as part of your team. There is no need to contract with an outside design firm. Every piece is customized to your community and consistent with your campaign message.
Yes. Wealth screening is part of our full-service, onsite approach. We research your donor base in-house to understand each supporter’s giving capacity, which helps set appropriate ask amounts and focus your campaign where it will have the most impact.
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