Located in the Galleria area of Houston, St. Michael Catholic Church hired the Steier Group to lead a capital campaign to renovate the church, build a gathering space for parishioners and relocate the rectory. The Steier Group raised $11.3 million to completely fund the renovations. Less than two years later, St. Michael’s hired the Steier Group to lead a second campaign — this time to build a new elementary school, add parking and update athletic fields. This campaign raised an additional $16.2 million. The Steier Group’s grant writing team has been crucial to the success of both campaigns, raising more than $2 million through foundation gifts to the campaign.

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.