Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa, located in Johnston, has been helping the people of Des Moines and the surrounding area train in new skills and find jobs since 1955. To continue this great work, Goodwill leaders knew it was time to build a new headquarters, which would include more training and warehouse space, a new store, and a donation center. To raise the necessary funds, the nonprofit partnered with the Steier Group on its first capital campaign in 20 years. Called Celebrating Our Past, Building Futures, the effort was a success, raising more than $1.6 million.

Since its founding more than 40 years ago, St. Timothy Catholic Church and School in Mesa, Arizona, has been an example to other parishes of how to evangelize and build community. St. Timothy’s knew that facility upgrades were needed for the parish to remain strong in its mission. The parish partnered with the Steier Group on a combined capital campaign to secure funding supporting both the Diocese of Phoenix capital campaign and St. Timothy’s needs, which included elevator, school and security upgrades. The Steier Group’s personal approach to fundraising focused on establishing specific requests for all prospects. St. Timothy’s leaders recruited a diverse and robust group of volunteers who secured pledges and played important roles in strategic planning and other aspects of the campaign. In addition, the campaign conducted a successful Commitment Weekend effort, receiving 280 pledges and raising $715,000 in one weekend alone. A comprehensive communications plan also helped the parish carry out a successful campaign that raised $4.5 million, positioning St. Timothy’s for success, not just for today, but generations to come.