By Matt Vuorela / Chief Executive Officer of Steier Group Planned giving is one of the most powerful ways that parishioners can support the long-term mission of the Catholic Church. For Catholic parishes and dioceses,…
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…
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 –…
By Viken Mikaelian / Founder of PlannedGiving.com and Philanthropy.org Harvard built a $50 billion endowment — without a single weekly worshipper. Yet your church has them. Every Sunday. So why aren’t we asking for gifts that don’t…
You may have heard the buzz regarding a historic transfer of wealth that is happening in America right now. Over the next few decades, a staggering $30 trillion will be passed down from prosperous baby…
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…
Most nonprofit organizations have a life span. The goal is to extend that life span and mission beyond immediate needs. This can be accomplished through strong yearly giving, productive capital campaigns and endowments. But those…
When we met with Bob and Cecilia as part of their parish planning study, we asked them 12 questions. Question 10 was: “Have you considered St. Mary’s in your will?” They looked at each other…
The world of nonprofit fundraising is filled with assumptions and misconceptions, many of which are held and advanced by professionals within its own ranks. One such example is that foundations are made, maintained and funded…
Fall offers the perfect chance to take a look at your nonprofit’s planned giving program. Strong annual giving, strategically-planned special events, and professionally-run capital campaigns are the bedrock of any fundraising program. But a strong…