MEIER JOST & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Claire began her career in fundraising in 2002. She focuses on foundation and prospect research, capital campaigns and annual fundraising projects. Claire is particularly involved in MJA's feasibility studies, conducting interviews through which MJA obtains significant data that leads to the development of strategic planning programs for various constituents. She has worked on a wide variety of projects associated with the firm's social services, healthcare and cultural client organizations.
Besides working full-time at MJA, Claire presently is completing her bachelor's degree at Fontbonne University.
Job Titles:
- Project Coordinator
- Member of the MJA
Katie is the newest member of the MJA team. She works primarily on research, organization, and scheduling for feasibility studies. Katie graduated in 2004 from Fontbonne University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has previously held management positions with Sports Authority and U.S. Bank. Katie also spent five years as a teacher before transitioning to MJA.
Katie currently resides in South St. Louis with her husband, John and son, Paddy.
As President of Meier Jost & Associates, Steve helps 501(c)(3) organizations develop and secure financial resources to achieve their visions and goals.
He founded MJA in 2009, bringing with him more than 35 years of experience in organizing and leading capital campaigns, major gift development and annual fund solicitation for a host of nonprofit organizations, including Big Brothers & Big Sisters, The University of Missouri, and the YMCA of Greater St. Louis, where Steve served as Vice President of Development.
Steve believes that a fundamental element of effective fundraising is "finding the right person to ask the right prospect at the right time." To that end, he devotes much of his time mentoring board members and other executives with nonprofit groups to help them become successful participants in the fundraising process for their institutions.
A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Steve also is a long-standing member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Association of Healthcare Philanthropy. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a master's degree in urban planning from Saint Louis University.