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Nov 26 2025

Family Wealth and Philanthropy That Makes a Lasting Impact

By Brian Norton Steier Tips

By Matt Vuorela / Chief Executive Officer of Steier Group Money is a topic that many shy away from talking about openly. Not at The Steier Group. Our experience tells us that discussing finances and…

Nov 20 2025

Legacy Giving vs Planned Giving and How to Choose the Right Path

By Brian Norton Steier Tips

By Matt Vuorela / Chief Executive Officer of Steier Group In today’s philanthropic landscape, donors and organizations alike are thinking more intentionally about the future. They want to do more than write a check –…

Nov 03 2025

Fundraising speech examples that inspire generosity

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

By Matt Vuorela / Chief Executive Officer of Steier Group As you prepare for your next fundraising event, you likely have a mile-long to-do list. There’s the catering, RSVP list, donor expectations and so much…

Sep 22 2025

How to engage alumni in a Catholic school campaign

By Brian Norton Steier Tips

At the Steier Group, we are often asked this question by school leaders: How do we get more alumni to give? It’s easy to think the answer to this question might be another big event…

Sep 16 2025

Designing success: The power of graphic design in capital campaigns

By Brian Norton Steier Wire

In the world of capital campaigns, where extraordinary funding is at stake and long-term visions take shape, messaging is key. But even the most compelling messages can fall flat without the visual impact to match.…

Sep 15 2025

Key strategies for a successful endowment campaign

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

An endowment is one of the most powerful tools a church, school or nonprofit can build to ensure long-term sustainability for the organization. Unlike typical annual fundraising gifts, an endowment is a sum of invested…

Aug 28 2025

Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Step-by-Step Guide

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

By Matt Vuorela / Chief Executive Officer of Steier Group The first step in a capital campaign should always be a feasibility study. In fact, at Steier Group, we call them campaign planning studies for…

Mar 31 2025

Attitude and Action: The Spirituality of Almsgiving in Lent

By Sarah Deeney Steier Tips

“For the grateful person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by experience. And that is what makes all the difference.” -Thomas Merton Dust to dust. The season of Lent begins with a…

Feb 26 2025

8:1 communications rule vital to successful fundraising

By Brian Norton Steier Tips

As fundraisers and development professionals, we all must work toward the Big Ask. Without asking donors for gifts, it is unlikely you will receive the support needed to achieve your goals. But most appeals and…

Dec 27 2024

What makes a feasibility study modern?

By Brian Norton Steier Tips, Steier Wire

Today, it can be easy to fall into the trap of wanting to move along at lightspeed. We hold an entire world of knowledge in the palm of our hands, so patience can be a…

Fundraising and Development

Family Wealth and Philanthropy That Makes a Lasting Impact

Legacy Giving vs Planned Giving and How to Choose the Right Path

Fundraising speech examples that inspire generosity

How to engage alumni in a Catholic school campaign

Designing success: The power of graphic design in capital campaigns

Key strategies for a successful endowment campaign

Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Step-by-Step Guide

Attitude and Action: The Spirituality of Almsgiving in Lent

8:1 communications rule vital to successful fundraising

What makes a feasibility study modern?

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