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Experienced Non-profit Board Training, Policy Guru and Grant Writing Expert
Consulting services to help you achieve success!
What We Do
All About You
Your mission is our mission. We believe in making your vision of this world as you achieve your mission in your community a reality and our team knows just how to help you do that. Scroll down to Subscribe and receive our FREE Board Health Questionnaire, or check out our services page to schedule a FREE Zoom call to talk about our Grant Writing, Consulting and Non-profit Board Training services.
The Technical Stuff
Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve and grow, we've got you covered. Our mantra is: analyze, identify, advise, execute. Our mission is to create relationships, not transactions. Our promise is that we'll be there, as questions or issues arise, every step of the way.
Our Expertise
We're a group of non-profit leaders, non-profit board members and Executive Directors, healthcare managers, business analysts, pro-life advocates and business strategists that thrive on sharing our experience in grant writing and non-profit board training to help you make a success of your organization and help you achieve your mission and vision.
Our consulting track record proves that clear communication and expert collaboration will help you hit the mark.
The Personal Stories
Shawn has been married to Borge for over 31 years, and they have five adult children, and their newest addition is their adopted son Samuel Christian. They have a grandson, Arlo, and two son-in-laws, and a daughter-in-law, too!
2021 and 2022 have been years of family growth for sure.
Click on Samuel's picture to read our story!!
Samuel's birthmother received a prenatal diagnosis of a congenital heart defect, that was severe and life threatening. At two weeks of age, Samuel had open heart surgery, and his life was sustained via a Berlin Heart. Although he was at the top of the transplant list, he failed several times to receive a new heart because he did not have a stable home, an adoptive family. When Shawn and Borge heard about Samuel, they stepped up. To quote Borge's reason: "If we aren't called to [care for Samuel] then what are we called to do?"
About zierke consulting group
Our Experience
Our Experience
Our Experience
After over 50 years combined in the non-profit and for-profit business sectors - life affirming healthcare, education, construction - we decided to alter direction. Now, we share our passion by helping others to achieve theirs through consulting, grant writing and non-profit board training. Our ramp up process is designed to empower your
After over 50 years combined in the non-profit and for-profit business sectors - life affirming healthcare, education, construction - we decided to alter direction. Now, we share our passion by helping others to achieve theirs through consulting, grant writing and non-profit board training. Our ramp up process is designed to empower your team and outfit them with the tools they need to succeed. Talk to us today about how we can support your organizational readiness to win grants, strengthen your board and organizational leadership, and put you on a solid track to success and mission impact.
If you are in need of grant writing expertise - from searching for grant opportunities, coaching your staff and preparing your organization to win grants to writing complete grant applications, we have been successful in obtaining awards of over $5M in grant funds over the past 5 years alone. Contact us today to find out how we can help your organization!
Our Approach
Our Experience
Our Experience
Consulting:
Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify your readiness to apply for and win grants - the gaps and opportunities, a comprehensive report that includes a project plan with timelines and milestones, and a schedule for the complete grant writing process.
In the last year, Shawn has helped to form seven state co
Consulting:
Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify your readiness to apply for and win grants - the gaps and opportunities, a comprehensive report that includes a project plan with timelines and milestones, and a schedule for the complete grant writing process.
In the last year, Shawn has helped to form seven state coalitions of pregnancy centers as 501c6 member organizations and offered lobbying training. She has helped four centers expand medical services, three organizations to achieve AAAHC Accreditation, conducted eight board trainings, led capital campaigns for four organizations, written eight grants, and coached over twelve organizational leaders. Her clients are located all of the United States.
Shawn, our principal, has crafted a non-profit board training questionnaire for board members and Executive Directors that helps identify strengths to build upon and opportunities for growth. She provides her clients with a 360 evaluation of their organization and offers suggestions, best practices and templates for success.
Shawn, Janelle, and Rachel, together, offer leadership training for medical staff, EDs, and board members.
Why Us?
Our Experience
Executive Directors - Is your board your biggest cheerleader?
Business mentors are key—that’s why when it comes to client selection, we’re choosy. We want to give each of our clients the time and guidance they deserve. Whether you’re seeking to apply for a specific grant, address an urgent board relationship issue , desire leadership or management coaching, or are in need of an executable marketin
Business mentors are key—that’s why when it comes to client selection, we’re choosy. We want to give each of our clients the time and guidance they deserve. Whether you’re seeking to apply for a specific grant, address an urgent board relationship issue , desire leadership or management coaching, or are in need of an executable marketing plan for donors or patients call us today. Together we’ll create and refine your plan for success. We didn’t get there alone. And neither will you. Our consulting, grant writing, coaching, marketing, and non-profit board training services are top notch.
Executive Directors - Is your board your biggest cheerleader?
Executive Directors - Is your board your biggest cheerleader?
Executive Directors - Is your board your biggest cheerleader?
Consulting Services:
Executive Directors: If you are interested in helping your board be servant leaders that cover you, pray for you, and ask how they can support you - then book an appointment for a Free Consultation to learn how our non-profit board training can help you avoid burnout and become more successful at achieving your mission
Consulting Services:
Executive Directors: If you are interested in helping your board be servant leaders that cover you, pray for you, and ask how they can support you - then book an appointment for a Free Consultation to learn how our non-profit board training can help you avoid burnout and become more successful at achieving your mission.
Board Members: If you are interested in helping your Executive Director be the servant leaders they were called to be - then book an appointment for a Free Consultation to learn how our non-profit board training can help your Executive Director to avoid burnout and become more successful at achieving the mission.
Leadership Coach
Executive Directors - Is your board your biggest cheerleader?
Multi-Media Marketing Specialist
Meet Janelle Neace!
Janelle is a skilled Leadership Coach with over 20 years of professional management development and operations communications experience. Janelle is currently completing her Master Coach Certification through the International Coaching Federation to cement her extensive experience and successful career coaching leade
Meet Janelle Neace!
Janelle is a skilled Leadership Coach with over 20 years of professional management development and operations communications experience. Janelle is currently completing her Master Coach Certification through the International Coaching Federation to cement her extensive experience and successful career coaching leaders to perform at their highest potential. You might ask yourself "why would I need a Leadership Coach?". The answer is simply - "we can always perform better, communicate more effectively, and learn something new!" Janelle is a master diplomat and artful wordsmith that can develop professionals who may never have received formal management or leadership training in their chosen career path. Doctors, nurses, non-profit Executive Directors and Board leaders - this is your opportunity to grow in the role you have been placed!
Janelle lives in Charleston SC, wife to Russell of 31 years, is a mother of three adult children, and has one grandchild Emelia Grace.
Multi-Media Marketing Specialist
Executive Directors - Is your board your biggest cheerleader?
Multi-Media Marketing Specialist
Meet Rachel Long! Rachel is a creative and highly talented marketing specialist, with nearly ten years in graphic design and marketing experience. Whether you need a logo, marketing print or digital materials and copy, social media strategy or video editing for email marketing - Rachel has done it and has the results to show for it! Rac
Meet Rachel Long! Rachel is a creative and highly talented marketing specialist, with nearly ten years in graphic design and marketing experience. Whether you need a logo, marketing print or digital materials and copy, social media strategy or video editing for email marketing - Rachel has done it and has the results to show for it! Rachel understands how to craft your message and define your target audience. Let Rachel know if you'd like us to design and publish your non-profit Annual Report for you, it can be for print or digital use, or both!
Rachel currently lives with her husband, Luke, of 1 year in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is mother to her nearly 10 year old Great Pyrenees - Jax.
Rachel and Luke will be relocating to Orlando FL in early Fall 2023.