Steven H. Weiss

Steven Weiss is president of The Weiss Group, a strategy consulting firm based in Sacramento, California. Weiss is a seasoned business strategist with more than 25 years of experience at some of Northern California’s most prominent public, private and nonprofit organizations. Prior to establishing his own consulting practice in 2007, Weiss was vice president of Marketing & Public Affairs for The Sacramento Bee, the McClatchy Corporation’s flagship publication. At The Bee, he led the organization’s branding, marketing and public affairs initiatives at a time of unprecedented growth and profitability. Weiss overhauled and directed The Bee’s charitable giving program, including the granting of more than $8 million in cash and in-kind support to local nonprofit organizations during his tenure.Weiss served as director of University Cultural Programs at UC Davis where he chaired the building committee and served on the leadership team responsible for generating philanthropic support for the $60 million Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. He is also is responsible for creating the campus’ highly successful Distinguished Speaker Series.Weiss is an accomplished presenter, trainer and lecturer, having presented numerous workshops and programs at conferences, industry gatherings and for various nonprofit organizations. In addition, he held a lecture appointment at UC Davis teaching management theory and practice.Weiss began his career in the political arena, serving as deputy campaign manager during a successful California State Senate campaign.Specialties: Strategic Planning, Nonprofit Fund Development, Nonprofit/Association Executive Search, Board Governance, Retreat and Meeting Facilitation, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, and Community Engagement.