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Lutheran School Fundraising Campaigns That Inspire Giving

Partner with fundraising consultants that know the Lutheran Church and how best to support Lutheran schools. From new buildings to increased giving, Fellowship Development runs capital campaigns that unite your community and help you achieve your vision.

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Steier Group By the Numbers

3.4
Billion Raised
123
Of Fundraising Goal
90
Million Raised from Foundations
50
States and Provinces Served

Strategic Capital Campaigns
Built for Lutheran Schools

Fellowship Development journeys alongside you through the capital campaign process. From the feasibility study and campaign planning to donor communications, your Fellowship Development campaign manager will work onsite with you, supported by a full-service team that is designed to help Lutheran schools succeed.

Why Lutheran Schools Choose Fellowship Development

Onsite Campaign Leadership

Every Fellowship Development campaign includes a full-time, onsite campaign manager who works alongside your staff and volunteers throughout the process.

Proven School Engagement

Fellowship Development employees are devoted to helping Lutheran schools find fundraising success. Throughout the campaign, our team will help you foster ownership and involvement throughout your school community.

Faith-Focused Communication

Sharing your story with your donors is vital. We make sure all messaging and materials align with your mission and vision, focusing on the Lutheran faith.

Data Analytics and Technology Solutions

We help Lutheran schools harness data and digital communication to identify opportunities, engage donors more effectively and enhance campaign results.

Named one of the “Best Fundraising Companies in 2025” by The Lead Pastor

What people are saying about partnering with Fellowship Development

“Most importantly, and distinct from the other firms we considered, the Steier representative was in town, on-site, and personally available for weeks, not one or two, as the campaign was developed and begun. As the campaign went on, our Steier representative came back for visits as well as other personnel from their home base. The services they provided were personally delivered.”

Rev. Dr. Bradley R. Stoltenow
Senior Pastor, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church – Centennial, Colorado

“Where we benefitted most from our partnership was in the design and grant writing processes, along with the organization of our donor outreach efforts. There was never a time throughout this journey where we felt lost or misguided. In fact, the opposite was true – we felt overwhelmingly prepared to tackle this fundraising effort from the get-go.”

Pastor Matt Schulte
Executive Director, Youth for Christ – Lincoln, Nebraska

“Our on-site campaign manager implemented a capital campaign that helped us garner support from the entire Norfolk community, including members of the Christ Lutheran congregation, school parents, alumni, members of the other LCMS churches in the area and local businesses. He fit in well with our staff and volunteers and he truly cared about our project. He kept us on track the entire way … making our 20-year-old dream a reality.

In addition to our on-site campaign manager, the support we got from the entire team was outstanding. The graphic artist did a beautiful job of designing our campaign materials, including our signature piece, the campaign case statement. A grant writer identified multiple foundations and helped us approach them for support.”

Drew Urban
Principal, Christ Lutheran School – Norfolk, Nebraska

“The experience was transformative for our cathedral community. Not only did we raise the most money that we’ve ever raised for a single project in our 163 year history, but we emerged with more energy and enthusiasm for the future, grew closer to one another, and learned deeper ways to trust our lives, and our life together, to God’s love and the Holy Spirit’s power. It also has helped deepen our spirituality around stewardship, and is moving us toward a healthier and more robust culture of giving, which is grounded in an experience of God’s abundance.

I agreed to write this letter to help introduce the Steier Group to Episcopal churches because I care deeply about the future of our tradition, and I believe the Steier Group can be an important partner in helping us to be faithful stewards of all that we have been entrusted with as Episcopalians, and strengthening our life together and our witness to the good news of Jesus Christ in the world.”

The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya
Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, former Dean of Trinity Cathedral – Omaha, Nebraska

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By Brendan Manson / President of Fellowship Development Launching a capital campaign is a large undertaking. Most development offices can’t handle such a task on their own. That’s where a fundraising consultant comes in. They provide the expertise and knowledge to conduct a successful capital campaign. But you may be asking yourself, how much does a fundraising consultant charge and are they worth the cost? What Is a Fundraising Consultant and What Do They Do? A fundraising consultant’s role is to help a nonprofit organization conduct a large scale fundraising effort, like a capital campaign or debt reduction campaign. The…
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7 Real Church Capital Campaign Examples That Inspired Generosity

August 19, 2025
By Brendan Manson / President of Fellowship Development Sometimes a congregation experiences an enormous financial need that exceeds the typical administrative costs that are covered through weekly offertory. That could include constructing a new church building, renovating campus or retiring debt. In that situation, it may be necessary for a church to embark on a capital campaign to fundraise. But extraordinary fundraising requires strategies that resonate with the congregation. Without expert support, a church may fall into common challenges and mistakes that prove to be costly and fail to support fulfillment of the needs of the church. Throughout our work…
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How can Fellowship Development assist you?

Connect with us today! Tell us about your organization’s vision, goals and funding needs. Let us design a plan that helps you achieve your goals and advance your mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find a Lutheran fundraising consultant?

Fundraising consultants vary in their experience with Lutheran schools. Research different consulting firms and make sure their approach aligns with your mission and vision. Fellowship Development is dedicated to serving Lutheran schools and other Christian organizations. It is our mission as a firm.

How much does a fundraising consultant cost?

The cost of hiring a fundraising consultant will vary. Lutheran school capital campaigns typically range from tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The final cost depends on the scope of the projects, services offered, time on site and length of the contract.

Do Lutheran schools do fundraisers?

Yes. Lutheran schools regularly conduct fundraising efforts to support school expansions, debt retirement and maintenance. These efforts often take the form of capital campaigns, major gift programs and stewardship initiatives tailored to the mission and values of each school.