Fundraising Best Practices from the Steier Group

Dec 16 2014

Take note to write a letter relevant to your donors

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

In the age of constant contact and instant messaging, the art of letter writing can seem quite lost. At one time, writing a letter was the next best thing to a personal visit, as paper…

Nov 18 2014

Social media has a campaign role, just don’t expect Ice Bucket Challenge level of success

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort represent philanthropic home runs. Employing social media platforms, both campaigns secured an unprecedented number of modest contributions from an international pool of donors…

Oct 21 2014

A few ideas for year-end planned gifts

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

It’s time. As we enter the homestretch of the year, charitable organizations are turning their focus to year-end giving strategies. Often overlooked during this time are opportunities to present specific (sometimes creative) charitable gift planning…

Sep 10 2014

Don’t forget the thank you note

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

The importance of a well-written thank you note is arguably best defined in this comment by Dale Carnegie: “Writing a sincere thank you note is one of the professional skills that can make a lasting,…

Aug 08 2014

Beware the bake sale

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

The building project has finally been approved and it’s time to raise funds to turn this long-awaited dream into a reality. You put your apron on because you know you’ll need to sell more than…

Jul 29 2014

Three questions to ask when donors remember you in their will

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

When you learn your organization has been named in a donor's will it can be a very exciting, but sometimes confusing, time. The planned gift may be from a faithful donor who is well known…

Jun 03 2014

Is this the right time for a capital campaign?

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

It’s often the first question I am asked when I sit down with a potential client, “Jim, are we ready for a campaign?” The question, in theory, should be a straight forward “yes” or “no.”…

Jun 03 2014

Communicating success to donors cultivates stronger bonds

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Raising large sums of money can be a strenuous process. There must be a focused investment of time and resources in order to communicate your needs to donors and ultimately secure a gift. Oftentimes, organizations…

Jun 03 2014

Don’t leave your staff out of capital campaign loop

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

The decision has been made, and it’s a big one: your organization will move forward with a capital campaign. These are exciting times, but your to-do list is about to grow considerably. First things first:…

Jun 03 2014

Donor motivation provides key to fundraising success

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

In the fundraising world, the phrase “knowing your donors” goes well beyond remembering how many children they have, where they attended school and when they celebrate birthdays. Such biographical information, however, remains important. Be sure…

Steier Tips

Take note to write a letter relevant to your donors

Social media has a campaign role, just don’t expect Ice Bucket Challenge level of success

A few ideas for year-end planned gifts

Don’t forget the thank you note

Beware the bake sale

Three questions to ask when donors remember you in their will

Is this the right time for a capital campaign?

Communicating success to donors cultivates stronger bonds

Don’t leave your staff out of capital campaign loop

Donor motivation provides key to fundraising success

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