We are committed to building strong and vibrant communities and making a positive difference where we work and live. Given our commitment to financing healthcare facilities, senior living communities, religious, and educational institutions, our firm is directly linked to helping communities prosper. Nowhere is this commitment more evident than in our associate's active involvement in our philanthropy platform - Ziegler's Philanthropy Program (ZaPP) a balanced mix of opportunities for individual and corporate giving, volunteerism, and sponsorship.
Applying our expertise in financial services and wealth management, we use a matrix approach in our community outreach that maximizes our resources. Utilizing time, talent, and treasure in the three main focus areas of education, health, and financial well-being provide a laser-like focus to our philanthropic efforts.
Our Mission is to make every dollar given and every volunteer hour spent count in the communities we serve by appropriately allocating time.
Time
Making a difference in our communities requires action. That is why our firm created the Ziegler Cares program. Like the four seasons, every quarter Ziegler associates nationwide are encouraged to coordinate local volunteer activities with their community and are given time off to volunteer.
As part of our Ziegler Philanthropy Program (ZaPP), our firm also engages in several events and volunteer opportunities with our identified partners.
If you are interested in getting Ziegler volunteers to help out in your community, please .
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Talent
Recognizing that our greatest asset is our associates, we aim to leverage their skills, capabilities and talents to maximize impact in our partnership organizations.
How do we do that? Like any good relationship, it takes time and that is why our partnerships are mid-term focused and structured. Much like pro-bono consulting, our associates take the time to learn about our partner's challenges and expertly develop solutions with their staff. We've been able to leverage our marketing, information technology and not-for-profit management knowledge to make a lasting impact in vitality of the organizations we serve.
We also recognize that our associates are already active in their respective communities and we want to find any way to support their efforts. That is why we developed the Ziegler Associate Sponsorship program so that we can allocate corporate dollars to their own philanthropic endeavors.
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Treasure
The Ziegler Philanthropy Program (ZaPP) is a combination of time, talent and treasure that provides the resources needed to advance the mission of our selected partners. To be considered a ZaPP partner, an organization must be nominated by a Ziegler associate during open nominations. Our next nomination cycle will open in October 2013, for 2014 financial support.
All ZaPP partner nominations must qualify by meeting the criteria below:
- Must be a not-for-profit organization with a mission developed around one of our chosen sectors: education, health & well-being or financial well-being
- Must be an existing 501c-3 in good standing
- Cannot be a current or past client or association
Though their missions are valuable to our society, the following types or organizations are not eligible for ZaPP support:
- Religious organizations, except when the activities being sponsored by a religious organization are non-sectarian, such as soup kitchens or shelters
- Charitable organizations classified as private foundations
- Service clubs, social clubs, fraternal and labor organizations, political organizations and lobbying groups
- Business or industry associations
- Government agencies, with the exception of U.S. public schools
- Organizations which discriminate with respect to membership and/or provision or service or the use of facilities
All questions regarding this program may be directed to:
Kristen Lampert
AVP, HR Manager
200 South Wacker Drive |Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone:(312) 263-0110
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Education
Ziegler believes that a quality education unlocks the door to a secure financial future. We recognize the need for continued education and talent management within our own firm and want to encourage it within our community as well.
Our focus is on:
- Developing programs and services
designed to increase education, college enrollment of underserved elementary or
high school youth
- Improving the quality of educational
services within our community
- Developing key competencies in
workplace skills
Whether it be a community college in
West Bend, WI or a struggling elementary school on the south side of Chicago,
Ziegler is dedicated to making tangible improvements in the lives of our
communities greatest asset – the youth.
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Health &
Well-Being
We’ve made “advancing health, wealth
and well-being through creative, tailored financial solutions” our mission.
That is why we prioritize partnering with not-for-profit organizations with a
health and well-being focus.
Our focus is on organizations that address:
- Preventative health issues
- Provide necessary healthcare programs and services to the under-served
- Commitment to an improved quality of life for senior citizens
Leveraging our partnerships in healthcare, we strive to help those who do not have adequate healthcare resources and seek opportunities to improve the health of our communities.
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Financial Well-Being
With over 100 years of service, we have the talent and knowledge to provide quality relationship-focused financial advice. Recognizing this strength, we feel uniquely positioned to provide great value for organizations and individuals seeking advice in our sectors.
Our focus is on:
- Developing life-skills in individual financial management for the under-served
- Equipping under-served individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage basic financial needs
Our talent pool and passion for financial well-being make this a natural fit. We often seek out opportunities to help educate and equip individuals with the tools they need to be successful in finance - and in life.
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