Beth Samson, Ma Email & Phone Number

Omaha, Ne, Us

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

The Steier Group is a national fundraising and development firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. We specialize in campaign planning studies and capital campaigns for nonprofit organizations across the country. The Steier Group designs customized planning studies and provides hands-on capital campaign management to schools, churches, dioceses and colleges. With every successful campaign, we continue to grow, expand our services, and develop creative solutions for our clients. As a Campaign Manager, I am responsible for the following:- Serve as lead project manager, providing planning study and capital campaign management services - Conduct in-depth interviews with prospective donors to gauge support for specific projects - Craft detailed communication plans and design all materials - Manage and train leaders and volunteers on solicitation strategy and techniques - Design and implement segmented fundraising strategies that appeal to all donor constituencies

Omaha, Ne

I managed ongoing leadership formation, interfaith programming, community engagement programs, and an international pilgrimage program.Programs and Events I was responsible for: Christian Life Communities - weekly small faith sharing groupsFormation for the Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation Global Pilgrimage Program to Uganda and Spain (Ignatian Camino)Weekly Service with Hospice PatientsInterfaith Core TeamInterfaith Prayer Service (annual, university-wide celebration of the diversity of faith traditions on campus, planned and led by a group of student leaders)Salt and Light Leadership Team (a group of student leaders who have ongoing leadership responsibilities in Campus Ministry who meet weekly to be formed as servant leaders)In addition to my position responsibilities, I also serve on: Cortina Advisory BoardNovember 2019 - currentServe on the Advisory Board for the Cortina Community Living Learning Community at Creighton University.Search Committee for Associate Vice Provost for Library ServicesNovember 2018 - November 2019Serve on the search committee for a new position at the University with colleagues across campus, including finalizing the the job description and announcement, actively participate in recruiting and interviewing candidates, and part of the decision-making body who advises on whom to hire into the position. NOVICE Co-Director: 2019-2020Leadership Team: 2018-2019Newcomer's Orientation Valuing Ignatian and Creighton Engagement is a six month, six session orientation for new employees at Creighton University to orient more deeply in mission identity, Creighton resources, and community connections.Wellness CouncilAugust 2017- December 2018Served on a university-wide council that supports employee wellness and offers meaningful and engaging opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and invest in their physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Collaborate with a team to provide opportunities for college students to engage in their faith livesRetreats -Coordinate student support staff for Encounter Retreat for 60+ undergraduate retreatants including communication with family, friends, and university faculty for letters to retreatants and logistical coordination for movement of retreat-Co-facilitate Ignatian Silent Retreat for 15+ retreatants including guided meditation and spiritual companionship-Co-facilitate Fall Adventure Retreat for 40+ retreatants in the Black Hills of South Dakota with camping, hiking, biking, and small-group reflection-Develop, facilitate, and assess student retreat leader formation on servant leadership and small faith-sharing groupsFaith Formation-Create and organize educational, social, and reflective faith events for graduate and professional students-Facilitate on-going leadership development for undergraduate student leaders-Advise student team in bringing Agape Latte, a large-scale faith programming event, to campus for the first time-Develop and support student-led dinner-based reflective conversation program for undergraduate studentsLiturgy-Assist Campus Ministry team in coordinating large-scale university events: Interfaith Prayer Service, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Baccalaureate Mass, funeralsOther-Support staff for pilgrimage to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis with 50+ students and Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington DC with 50+ students-Manage social media communication for Campus Ministry

Swanson Hall

-Facilitated programs for self-identity and spiritual growth for freshmen and sophomore students -Connected students with counseling services, volunteer opportunities, and faith communities-Collaborated with multiple on campus offices to ensure students’ needs were being met

-Maintained a full-time volunteer position as a Youth and Family Advocate at the Volunteers of America Bannock Youth Center Transitional Housing Program for homeless youth-Provided case management services, life skills classes, and volunteer management -Collaborated with co-workers and community partners to ensure youth received the services and support they needed to maintain stability and reach personal goals

-Maintained a full-time volunteer position as a Youth and Family Advocate at the Volunteers of America Bannock Youth Center Transitional Housing Program for homeless youth-Provided case management services, life skills classes, and volunteer management -Collaborated with co-workers and community partners to ensure youth received the services and support they needed to maintain stability and reach personal goals-Lived an intentional life in community with other volunteers within the tenants of direct service and advocacy, reflection and discussion, spirituality and simplicity

-Led children and teenagers in a week long camp that allowed them to grow personally and as a group through activities such as a ropes course, horseback riding, and cooperation games-Taught a daily Bible study based on activities and conversations focused on the Word of God -Oversaw the safety and care of children during their week at camp-Collaborated with other team members to ensure a productive and rewarding camp experience

Creighton University

-Established excellent rapport with community of 110 sophomore men and women and effectively advocated for needs of these individuals and community-Created an atmosphere of support and encouragement for students as they engaged the world in a new way through service, academic courses, and weekly meetings-Coordinated and implemented community meetings with eleven other members of a leadership team -Developed strong problem resolution skills-Established excellent rapport with community of 30 freshmen women-Collaborated with 30 Resident Advisors to effectively manage campus wide activities

Certificate In The Ignatian Tradition

Graduate Certificate, Transformational Leadership

Masters Of Arts In Ministry

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Nu - Jesuit honor society - inducted February 2016Ministerial Ethics and Leadership Skills (MAM 680).

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Justice And Society

Activities and Societies: Creighton Center for Service and Justice, The Cortina Community, Fall and Spring Break Service and Justice.

Education record