Marquette Catholic School

Founded in the hearty Iron Range of northern Minnesota, Marquette Catholic School of Virginia, Minnesota, has an eye on building for the future. After the community prayerfully considered moving forward to fund a purchase and renovation for a new school property, creative campaign management would be required. The choice to acquire a former business property meant double the space of the current building with room to grow. Additionally, it provided better accessibility with proximity to major thoroughfares, increased safety as well as ADA-compliant entrances, classrooms and restroom facilities. To achieve this goal, Marquette leadership enlisted the professional counsel of the Steier Group to lead a campaign planning study and create a unique, personalized plan for this school community. With an onsite presence through the entire effort, the Put Out into the Deep and Let Down Your Nets Capital Campaign successfully exceeded the Steier Group low-end projection.