Pastors enjoy working on a Steier Group diocesan campaign. Our full-service approach, rooted in stewardship, supports the diocese and all parishes throughout the process with graphic design, grant writing, data analysis and onsite guidance. From a comprehensive feasibility study to customized capital campaign, Steier Group is there every step of the way.
Every diocesan campaign includes a team of full-time, onsite campaign managers who guide the diocesan team and parishes through every step of the process.
A diocese cannot succeed without pastor involvement. We help you foster excitement and ownership of the campaign for pastors throughout the community, increasing both participation and engagement.
Our messaging and materials reflect your Catholic identity and mission — aligning donors’ faith with your diocese’s dynamic vision.
We help Catholic dioceses harness data and digital communication to identify opportunities, engage donors more effectively and enhance campaign results.
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“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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For a Catholic diocese and its leadership, embarking on a capital campaign can feel overwhelming. A diocese should conduct a thorough feasibility study to gauge interest and support throughout the community. This will provide the necessary guidance for constructing a customized campaign plan. Many dioceses opt to include a parish share of the funds raised to help inspire giving throughout each parish community.
Yes. Catholic dioceses regularly conduct fundraising efforts to support seminarian needs, Catholic education, diocesan facilities and parish needs. These efforts often are capital campaigns, major gift initiatives or stewardship drives tailored to the needs of the diocese.
Start by defining the needs of your diocesan community – priest retirement and support, Catholic schools, seminarian education, etc. Then research fundraising consultants with Catholic experience and a strong track record of capital campaign success. Look at the cost and services offered, talk with references and interview multiple firms to find the right fit for your needs.
This is a vital question for a Catholic diocese embarking on a campaign. Pastor engagement can make or break a diocesan-wide fundraising effort. The key is to involve pastors throughout the process – from the feasibility study to the campaign planning. Allow them to provide feedback – and listen to it. Pastors must buy in to the goals of the campaign and be stewards of the fundraising effort at the parish level.
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