Fund Development/Mission Advancement Services

Non-profit organizations, especially religious communities, face unique funding challenges. Retirement needs must be addressed, older facilities may need renovations, and ministries require financial resources to sustain the mission. Meanwhile, ongoing operational expenses continue to grow at an alarming rate. Never before has the need for effective fund development strategies been greater.

Providing specialized services to non-profit and religious organizations has been the primary mission of Zielinski Companies since 1957. We take a consultative, education-based approach to helping women and men religious and their sponsored institutions optimize their mission advancement initiatives. We can assist your organization on a project basis or through ongoing, hands-on support to help expand and enhance your fund development operations. Either approach will make a real difference in your organization’s ability to address your growing financial needs and continue to carry out your mission and ministry. 

Zielinski Companies’ fund development consultants are experienced in assessing development offices, leading development office reconfigurations, developing strategic plans, conducting database conversions, and integrating marketing and communications with fundraising to support organizational objectives and expand fundraising capacity. Our services include: 

• Fund Development Office Assessment/Audit: Analyzes the personnel and financial resources of your organization to leverage internal and external strengths and expand fundraising efforts.
• Case for Support: Outlines “why” your organization is worthy of support and is the foundation upon which all fund development efforts rest.
• Annual Plan and Master Calendar: Essential building blocks for determining “how” and “when” your organization will invite donors to support your fund development efforts.
• Major Gifts and Planned Giving Strategies: At the apex of the Giving Pyramid, major and planned gifts are the key to long-term fundraising success.
• Ongoing Fund Development Consultation: Provides the exact type of support you need and gives you peace of mind in the knowledge that sound advice and expert guidance are at your fingertips.

Zielinski Companies’ hands-on approach will make a real difference in your organization’s ability to address your growing financial needs and carry out your mission and ministry.