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Who We Are
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A Premier Boutique Capital Campaign and Fundraising Consulting Firm

Meier Jost & Associates specializes in the design and execution of high-stakes capital campaigns and fundraising feasibility studies. Our capital campaign and fundraising consulting firm helps nonprofit organizations, healthcare networks, and religious institutions bridge the gap between their visionary goals and the financial resources required to achieve them.
Leveraging over 50 years of combined experience in various sectors, we are more than just consultants; we are practitioners who understand the intricacies of fundraising and capital campaign management.

Expertise That Drives Results

Partnering with Meier Jost & Associates means working with a team of professionals boasting over 50 years of combined fundraising experience. This depth of knowledge forms the backbone of our service offering, ensuring each project is directed by seasoned leaders who are well-versed in navigating a spectrum of philanthropic challenges.

Meet Our Principal Experts

Steve Meier, CFRE, President Emeritus

Steve is the proud founder of Meier Jost & Associates, bringing a wealth of knowledge from over 50 years of experience to our boutique capital campaign and fundraising consulting firm. His career has been dedicated to organizing and leading capital campaigns, performing feasibility studies, and helping 501(c)(3) organizations reach their most ambitious financial milestones.

Ian Tumminia, Vice President

Ian brings over 25 years of specialized experience in high-level strategic sales and institutional navigation to Meier Jost & Associates. His unique background in strategic healthcare sales and understanding of large-scale network functions, the language of C-suite leadership and hospital boards, and internal data metrics and operational pressures that influence institutional giving help us bridge the gap between traditional fundraising and modern, complex institutional networks.

Three Core Pillars of Our Approach

From conducting rigorous, data-driven studies to coaching boards on the most critical asks, we ensure that your organization's mission is backed by an inspiring yet disciplined strategy through the following:
  • Legacy Expertise: Under the leadership of President Steve Meier, we leverage decades of proven success in navigating the nuances of major gift solicitation and community-driven philanthropy.
  • Strategic Rigor: With the expertise of Vice President Ian Tumminia, we integrate a sophisticated understanding of large-scale healthcare networks and C-suite leadership to navigate complex institutional decision-making.
  • A Personal Touch: At Meier Jost & Associates, we reject the "one-size-fits-all" model. Our boutique capital campaign and fundraising consulting firm prioritizes relationships and provides direct, face-to-face leadership from our principals at every stage of your campaign.
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Why Work With Us

Principal-Led Engagements

Your campaign is always led by experienced principals and never handed off to junior associates. President Steve Meier and Vice President Ian Tumminia lead every interview and strategy session personally.

Employing Coastal Strategy with Heartland Values

We combine our deep Midwest roots with the high-level institutional navigation skills required to secure 7-figure and 8-figure gifts.

Practitioner Perspective

Our associates have firsthand experience working in nonprofits, enabling us to empathize with the real-world pressures faced by development teams and board politics and help overcome them.

Recession-Proof Solutions Backed by Experience

With over 50 years of combined professional fundraising experience, we have expertly navigated board politics to launch and manage successful campaigns through various economic cycles. We leverage this knowledge and expertise to ensure your project is "recession-proofed" with creative solutions.
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Project Spotlight: St. Mary Magdalen Parish

Our collaboration with the St. Mary Magdalen Parish exemplifies our commitment to successful fundraising. Over a decade ago, local parishioners identified essential interior improvements for their church. Thanks to a successful 2014 capital campaign with our fundraising consulting firm, the St. Mary Magdalen Parish was able to refresh, repair, and replace key interior elements beyond their original goals.

Strengthening the Church Building's Foundation

In 2021, the local parishioners turned their attention to improving the church's exterior. Years of exposure had impacted the safety and structural integrity of the St. Mary Magdalen Parish building. That is why they conducted a comprehensive feasibility study that led to a focused effort to address:
  • Critical Masonry and Stone Repair Needs
  • Roofing and Structural Stabilization
  • Long-Term Preventive Maintenance

Moving Forward Together

Today, we continue to build on the momentum of our successful campaigns with the St. Mary Magdalen Parish. Our dedication to maintaining a safe, beautiful, and sound spiritual home ensures that the St. Mary Magdalen Parish will serve the St. Louis community for generations to come.

We'd Love to Hear from You

Reach out to us today for additional information about our boutique capital campaign and fundraising consulting firm. It would be our pleasure to answer your questions about us and our services.
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