Articles

Zielinski Companies' consultants have been recognized for their expertise across a wide range of topics and have had articles published in such prestigious publications as The National Catholic Development Conference's Dimensions, Major Gifts Report, and Successful Fund Raising.

• "Oops, We Skipped a Step: Why Cultivation is Crucial"
  -Dimensions, May/June 2012
• "Thoughts on Engaging Millennial Women in Philanthropy"
  -Major Gifts Report, May 2012
• "Mine Your Existing Database for Major Donors, Prospects" 
  -Major Gifts Report, Apr 2011
• "Drawing Millennial Women Closer to Your Mission to Engage, Inspire and Motivate a Lifetime of Giving"
  -Dimensions, Feb 2011
• "The Heart of Fund Development Lies Within Your Stewardship Program"
  -Dimensions, Sep/Oct 2010
• "Take Steps to Define Your Major Gift Threshold" 
  -Major Gifts Report, Dec 2009
• "Fund Development Assessment: How Does Your Fundraising Measure Up?" 
  -Major Gifts Report, Nov 2009
• "Fund Development Assessment: How Does Your Fundraising Measure Up?"
  -Dimensions, Sep/Oct 2009
• "How Long Should the Campaign’s ‘Quiet Phase’ Be?" 
  -Major Gifts Report, Mar 2009
• "Shore Up Significant Support Before Announcing Campaign"
  -Major Gifts Report, Feb 2009
• "Turn Floundering Campaign Toward Major Gifts"
  -Major Gifts Report, Jan 2009
• "Expert Advice Will Help You Turn Donor Objections Into Gift Opportunities"
  -Major Gifts Report, Oct 2008
• "Understanding Donor Motivation: The Key to Transformational Giving"
  -Dimensions, Sep/Oct 2008
• "Create Philanthropic Culture to Attract Transformational Gifts"
  -Major Gifts Report, Sep 2008
• "Fundraising Dilemmas: What if it’s built but not paid for?"
  -Major Gifts Report, Mar 2008
• "Seize the Major Gifts Challenge by Building Donor Relationships"
  -Dimensions, Sep/Oct 2007
• "How to Set and Achieve Your Fund Development Goals"
  -Successful Fund Raising, Oct 2007
• "Craft Your Case Statement to Attract Donors"
  -Major Gifts Report, Aug 2007
• "How to Land a Stretch Gift"
  -Major Gifts Report, May 2007
• "How to Compete Locally for Limited Funds"
  -Successful Fund Raising, Apr 2007
• "Eight Steps to a Successful Major Gifts Program"
  -Major Gifts Report, Jul 2006
• "Open the Door to Major Gifts: Build Donor Relationships"
  -Dimensions, May 2006
• "Relationship-building Strategies to Move Donors to Give"
  -Major Gifts Report, May 2006
• "Ready, Set...Launch! Is Your Organization Internally & Externally Ready to Implement a Capital Campaign?"
  -Dimensions, Dec 2005
• "Attracting, Recruiting, & Orienting a Dynamic Development Advisory Board"
  -Dimensions, Aug 2005
• "Selection and Preparation Are Keys to First-Time Ask"
  -Major Gifts Report, Aug 2005
• "Your Planned Giving Program: It's All About Your Donors!"
  -Dimensions, Jan 2005
  

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