Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
As a seasoned Fundraising Consultant with 15+ years of experience helping churches and nonprofit organizations exceed their capital campaign goals, I specialize in turning bold visions into transformative realities. Currently serving as Vice President at the Steier Group, I lead the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of multi-million-dollar fundraising initiatives for faith-based and community nonprofits across the nation. Throughout my career, I’ve directed more than 10 major parish, diocesan, and nonprofit capital campaigns, collectively raising over $100 million—with an average of 116% goal attainment. My approach blends data-driven strategy with genuine relationship-building, helping organizations inspire deeper donor engagement and long-term mission alignment. From collaborating with pastors, bishops, and nonprofit executives to designing compelling cases for support and targeted communication strategies, I thrive on helping mission-centered leaders rally their communities around a shared purpose. Looking ahead, I’m passionate about continuing to equip nonprofits with sustainable fundraising strategies, fostering authentic donor relationships, and amplifying the impact of organizations that serve the common good.
As Vice President at the Steier Group, I lead strategic planning, execution, and oversight of multi-million-dollar capital campaigns for faith-based and community nonprofit clients nationwide. Key Achievements: • Directed 10+ parish, diocesan, and nonprofit capital campaigns, collectively raising over $100 million with an average 116% of goal attainment. • Partnered with pastors, bishops, and nonprofit executives to craft compelling cases for support, feasibility studies, and campaign communication strategies that consistently exceeded donor engagement benchmarks. • Implemented comprehensive major gift solicitation strategies and volunteer training programs that boosted donor participation by 40% and improved average gift size across campaigns. • Oversaw data analytics, donor segmentation, and performance reporting, improving campaign forecasting accuracy by 30% and enabling real-time decision-making. • Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards, aligning campaign initiatives with mission-driven goals to ensure long-term sustainability and stewardship. Keywords: capital campaigns, fundraising strategy, donor engagement, major gifts, faith-based fundraising, nonprofit leadership, stewardship, feasibility studies, campaign readiness.
Directed all aspects of parish development, stewardship, and capital fundraising, guiding the parish through a major facilities campaign and advancing a culture of generosity and engagement. Key Achievements: • Planned and executed a successful $6 million capital campaign to fund new ministry and education spaces, exceeding the goal by 20%. • Increased annual offertory and ministry support through targeted donor communication and engagement initiatives, achieving a 35% rise in parish giving over five years. • Built and trained a volunteer development committee of 25+ members, fostering stronger lay leadership and collaboration in stewardship. • Developed and launched the “Stewardship GPS” (Giving, Praying, Serving) program to cultivate a deeper culture of faith-based generosity and engagement. Guided parishioners toward living a holistic stewardship lifestyle through integrated giving, prayer, and service initiatives. Over a five-year period, increased participation by 25%, strengthening parish community involvement and long-term donor commitment. • Introduced parish-wide donor recognition and impact reporting that improved donor retention by 25% and strengthened long-term relationships. • Keywords: Keywords: stewardship program development, parish engagement, donor cultivation, faith-based fundraising, Catholic stewardship, community involvement, nonprofit leadership
Oversaw education and professional development programs supporting Arizona’s nonprofit sector, advancing best practices in fundraising, governance, and leadership. Key Achievements: • Coordinated statewide training programs for 1,000+ nonprofit leaders, improving fundraising capacity and board effectiveness across participating organizations. • Designed and delivered grant writing, development planning, and donor relations curricula, later adopted by multiple nonprofit certificate programs. • Collaborated with community partners and foundations to secure $500K+ in program support through sponsorships and grants. Keywords: nonprofit management, philanthropy education, leadership development, grant writing, capacity building
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