Fundraising communications best practices

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…

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 02 2024

Strategies to build cross-generational fundraising connections

By Brian Norton Steier Tips

A growing generational divide in giving has been underway for decades, but some charitable organizations still struggle to address this phenomenon. Bridging the generational divide in fundraising is crucial for sustaining support and adapting to…

Jul 25 2024

The Big Ask: Five ways to prepare donors for a large request amount

By Brian Norton Steier Tips

At the Steier Group, we define a capital campaign as an extraordinary fundraising initiative that requires giving beyond a donor’s annual support. Capital campaigns require large gift requests, requests that can sometimes elicit a collective…

Feb 22 2024

Fundraising trends to watch this year

By Sarah Deeney Steier Tips

It’s a new year, and while the basic formula for fundraising may seem the same, in many ways the landscape for organizations that rely on generous donations is new terrain. Though the latest news for…

Sep 01 2023

Team Catholic: Dream big, then do the work

By Sarah Deeney Steier Tips, Steier Wire

Team Catholic. It is a simple idea. Every member of the community working in unity to support the Catholic Church. But, in the Steier Group’s work across North America, we’ve found that’s often not the…

Aug 15 2023

Steier Group promotes Matt Vuorela to CEO

By Sarah Deeney News, Steier Tips

After five years serving as the firm’s president, the Steier Group has promoted Matt Vuorela to Chief Executive Officer. “This is an acknowledgement of the work that Matt is already doing,” Steier said. “He’s serving…

Feb 24 2023

How to write a strong case for fundraising support

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Every successful capital campaign needs a strong case for support. But writing the perfect case statement can seem daunting, especially if your task isn’t an obviously big draw like building a new church or adding…

Aug 31 2022

Shepherding and Stewardship in a Vast Diocese with Bishop Peter Christensen

By Jim Steier podcast, Steier Tips

The Steier Group is proud to present our new podcast, Twelve Wicker Baskets with Christopher Beaudet. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app. In the Gospel, Jesus fed 5,000 with only five loaves and two…

Fundraising Communications

Fundraising speech examples that inspire generosity

Attitude and Action: The Spirituality of Almsgiving in Lent

8:1 communications rule vital to successful fundraising

Strategies to build cross-generational fundraising connections

The Big Ask: Five ways to prepare donors for a large request amount

Fundraising trends to watch this year

Team Catholic: Dream big, then do the work

Steier Group promotes Matt Vuorela to CEO

How to write a strong case for fundraising support

Shepherding and Stewardship in a Vast Diocese with Bishop Peter Christensen

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