Fundraising and development best practices

Oct 04 2017

Three ways to express your gratitude to donors

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.” ― Alphonse Karr (1808-1890) As I look back over the Steier Group’s 20 years, I could easily focus on the setbacks,…

Sep 06 2017

Why do development directors only last 18 months on the job?

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Let’s face it: Not everyone is comfortable asking others – especially people they know – for money. It’s an acquired skill, and it takes a bit of courage. It typically takes someone with an outgoing…

Jun 13 2017

After 20 years, the Steier Group formula for capital campaign success remains the same

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

In 1997, I was 31 years old, Mary and I had recently welcomed our second son without knowing that three more would soon follow. I was discerning a career change from the family-run fundraising consulting…

Jun 01 2017

Why run a capital campaign?

By Jim Steier Steier Tips, Uncategorized

Your board members are in agreement: It’s time for a capital campaign. For many nonprofit CEOs, the thought of launching a capital campaign is a daunting one. You know there will be months of hard…

Apr 04 2017

Volunteers are key to fundraising success; don’t be afraid to ask for help

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Sometimes, you simply must ask. We all know that volunteers are the lifeblood of any nonprofit. We ask them to pitch in at events, to stuff envelopes and to help clean our facilities. But when…

Feb 01 2017

Keep a successful annual appeal separate from capital campaigns

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Can you have too much of a good thing? When it comes to an annual appeal the answer is “yes.” The Steier Group works often with nonprofits that pushed too hard and too fast on…

Jan 04 2017

New Year’s resolutions that could hinder your nonprofit’s fundraising

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

In the last twenty years, I have seen many New Year’s resolutions drafted by nonprofit leaders — some were achieved and others were forgotten. As you plan for the future, here are a few resolutions…

Nov 01 2016

Five key steps to launching a planned giving program

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

According to the Center on Philanthropy, donors that make planned gifts also increase their current giving. Planned giving provides short- and long-term benefits to your organization. Starting a planned giving program is a vital step…

Sep 06 2016

Powering your capital campaign with data

By Jim Steier Steier Tips, Steier Wire

Good data is the cornerstone of a modern, successful fundraising effort. A solid capital campaign database with updated contact information and previous donation information proves vital to a successful effort. The Steier Group helps our…

Aug 04 2016

Maximize capital campaign giving with matching gifts

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

What if I told you that I could increase your fundraising by 10 percent, with very little effort? According to HEP Data, nearly one in 10 donors works for a company with a matching gift…

Fundraising and Development

Three ways to express your gratitude to donors

Why do development directors only last 18 months on the job?

After 20 years, the Steier Group formula for capital campaign success remains the same

Why run a capital campaign?

Volunteers are key to fundraising success; don’t be afraid to ask for help

Keep a successful annual appeal separate from capital campaigns

New Year’s resolutions that could hinder your nonprofit’s fundraising

Five key steps to launching a planned giving program

Powering your capital campaign with data

Maximize capital campaign giving with matching gifts

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