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May 18 2022

Five keys to successful fundraising

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

In his book “A Spirituality of Fundraising,” renowned author and philosopher Henri Nouwen described fundraising as “proclaiming what we believe in such a way that we offer other people an opportunity to participate with us…

Feb 23 2022

Henri Nouwen and Nathan Ball, right, kitchen at L'Arche Trosly-Breuil.

The Courage to Fundraise with Nathan Ball

By Jim Steier podcast, Steier Tips

The Steier Group is proud to debut 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…

Jan 12 2022

What is the state of fundraising in 2022?

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Although the past few years have been tumultuous, data shows that donors have been as generous as ever. The state of fundraising in 2022 looks strong. In November, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project released its data…

Dec 11 2021

Boost year-end fundraising with a focus on stewardship

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

As 2021 ends, nonprofits are discussing how best to solicit end-of-year gifts. Most often, the discussion centers on methods of giving such as taxes and retirement accounts. But, during the Christmas season, we believe a…

Apr 15 2021

Customized donor recognition is key to maintaining relationships

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Donor recognition and expressing gratitude for gifts received are important development responsibilities for every nonprofit organization. Acknowledging a donor’s generosity begins with the understanding that receiving a gift is the difficult part. Thanking them, it…

Mar 17 2021

Tools to stock your fundraising toolkit in 2021

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

The fundraising landscape changed dramatically in 2020. But the Steier Group’s message to our partners has remained the same – keep communicating, keep sharing your story, keep shaping your vision and keep asking for support.…

Sep 18 2020

Four ways to increase your annual giving during the pandemic

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

A physician was once seeing his patient, the principal of his high school alma mater. Asking how the school was doing, the principal shared they were trying to raise money to improve classroom technology. The…

Aug 14 2020

What to do if your PPP money is running out

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

For many nonprofits, the Paycheck Protection Program provided a much-needed life raft during the early days of the pandemic. Religious organizations have received an estimated $6 billion to $9 billion in COVID relief funds. Catholic…

Jun 03 2020

Live forum: Eliminating the Envelope

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Religious organizations – when faced with plummeting financial support from their members because of COVID-19 – flocked to provide a platform for online giving. What often took parishes and congregations months to convert turned into…

May 13 2020

Live forum: Our return to worship

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Parishioners applauded when St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Valley, Nebraska, reopened for Mass recently. “They were so happy to be at Mass,” reported Fr. Lloyd Gnirk. They also cheered at St. Robert Bellarmine…

Fundraising Communications

Five keys to successful fundraising

The Courage to Fundraise with Nathan Ball

What is the state of fundraising in 2022?

Boost year-end fundraising with a focus on stewardship

Customized donor recognition is key to maintaining relationships

Tools to stock your fundraising toolkit in 2021

Four ways to increase your annual giving during the pandemic

What to do if your PPP money is running out

Live forum: Eliminating the Envelope

Live forum: Our return to worship

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