First class from beginning to end. You were always available (that meant a lot). Nothing was too much trouble. The program really works.

Rev. Msgr. Felix Losito
Holy Rosary (Reading, PA)

You are a very professional and skilled organization. They are organized, efficient and competent. You know how to work with a parish staff and have a great ability to communicate with different groups with different needs.

Rev. Thomas J. Morgan
Christ the King (Haddonfield, NJ)

I would like to express my gratitude to you and your organization for the excellent Parish Appeal that was run for Holy Name Church. To date, our weekly collection has gone up about 33%. I am very pleased with that. My thanks also, to Lynn Cummings who was a pleasure to deal with.

Rev. Michael O'Connor
Church of the Holy Name (Delran, NJ)

Thank you so much for your valuable help in our Increased Offering Appeal. We were very pleased with the results. You made the whole process so easy because you did most of the work. Keep up the good work!

Rev. Joseph A. Salerno
Incarnation (Mantua, NJ)

Thank you for a job well done! It was done with great concern that no one would be hurt or offended in these difficult financial times. Simply put, I thank you for all you have done for Most Holy Redeemer.

Rev. Charles P. McColgan
Most Holy Redeemer (Westville Grove, NJ)

Our parish community conducted an Increased Offertory Program during the fall months of October and November. The cooperation and reporting detail were excellent. Follow-up was superb.

Rev. Richard DeFulgentiis, OSA
Our Lady of Pompeii (East Vineland, NJ)

I am very pleased with every phase of our increased giving campaign recently completed. The initial meeting of our finance council with Lynn Cummings, her thorough explanation of how the campaign will be conducted, her openness to our questions, and her professionalism were appreciated and well received by our council.

Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Stoerlein
Sacred Heart (Vineland, NJ)

Our parish increased giving campaign started on the 3rd Sunday of May. Even though it is summer, it shows a sustained 40% increase. The staff has been kind, courteous, helpful and professional.

Rev. James F. Barry
St. Catherine of Siena (Clayton, NJ)

From a professional viewpoint, Lynn Cummings and Mary Ann Meloni were both excellent in organization and personal communication with our parish committee. Their personal understanding and respect for parish life added to the effectiveness of the program. Their Christian spirit was evident in the whole experience.

Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. O'Connell
St. Charles Borromeo (Sicklerville, NJ)

Lynn and Mary Ann were most cooperative and always available when needed. They were most pleasant and easy to work with. At first I was skeptical as to whether such a program could work but I am now a believer.

Rev. Francis J. McLaughlin
St. Francis de Sales (Barrington, NJ)

I want you to know how much we enjoyed working with you and Mary Ann directly in our recent Increased Offertory Appeal here at St. George. Not only did we meet your guaranteed increase, but we far surpassed it.

Rev. Msgr. George A. Ardos
St. George (Titusville, NJ)

Your Increased Offertory Appeal had the right mixture of aggressiveness and sensitivity. Its fruits go far beyond the delivery of the percentage that you guaranteed. Gratefully, we are now ministering to an influx of "returning" Catholics who seem to have needed this nudge to return.

Rev. Patrick J. Brady
St. Joan of Arc (Camden, NJ)

St. Joan of Arc has benefited greatly from Lynn Cummings' efforts and would recommend her highly to any institution needing an increased offertory campaign.

Rev. Msgr. Armand A. Pedata
Assumption B.V.M. (West Grove, PA)

I would like to thank you on behalf of the parishioners of Saint Joseph for you and your staff's efforts in our recent Increased Offering Campaign. The generosity of my parishioners overwhelms me.

Rev. Stephen F. Cervoni
St. Joseph (Woodstown, NJ)

Lynn Cummings and Mary Ann Meloni were very courteous and easy to work with. In the beginning, I had reservations about the Increase Giving Campaign because most of our parishioners are elderly or blue collar, but was I surprised.

Rev. Msgr. James J. Gaffney
St. Mary (Gloucester City, NJ)

The results were far beyond our expectations. I never would have anticipated such a wonderful response. The communications that I received from many of the parishioners were profound. The results of the campaign reached so much further than parishioner finances. I believe it touched the very soul of our relationships with each other. Thank you.

Rev. Carmen Carlone
St. Mary (Williamstown, NJ)

I am very pleased with our yearly Increased Offering Appeal. It is a soft sell, but it brings great results. As has been said many times, "People will give if you ask and present them with a reason".

Rev. Msgr. William P. Brennan
St. Pius X (Cherry Hill, NJ)

As a new Pastor, the campaign was extremely helpful in giving me a comprehensive picture of parish giving as reflected in the various categories. I also found the pastoral thrust of the closing letters to be of great help in reaching out to parishioners over and above the money issue.

Rev. Msgr. Clement P. Lemon
Immaculate Heart of Mary (Wilmington, DE)

We at St. Paul's enjoyed working with Lynn Cummings preparing the letters and evaluating the results. Lynn Cummings is delightful to work with.

Rev. Matthew T. Conlin, OFM
St. Paul (Wilmington, DE)

Working with you, we found professionalism with a Christian heart. We enjoyed gratifying success in our appeal. The people commented positively about the manner in which it was conducted and responded generously.

Rev. Dennis Mason
St. Casimir (Riverside, NJ)

Lynn Cummings guided us towards realistic goals, executable means and timely advice in our capital campaign. At the same time they guided us through a program to maximize the results of our Stewardship Program. Happily, results exceeded expectations and a significant increase was pledged.

Rev. William F. Gavin, S.J.
Old St. Joseph's (Philadelphia, PA)

I am truly amazed at the outcome of the Increased Offertory Appeal. I was quite reluctant to pursue it so soon after a Capital Campaign. I am pleased that I followed your advice.

Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Burke
SS. Philip & James (Exton, PA)

I am very pleased to report that I am most grateful to you and to the people of Sacred Heart Parish for their response to our recent Increased Offertory Collection Program. I consider it a God-Send. You have been so easy to work with - for this I say "Thank You" for a task well performed!

Rev. Thomas J. King
Sacred Heart (Bethlehem, PA)

In this economy I credit the campaign with keeping us from falling still further behind last year's offering.

Rev. Msgr. Joseph P.T. Smith
St. Catharine of Siena (Reading, PA)

I am well satisfied with the results of the campaign for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. I am most happy with your fine organization and I would highly recommend you to others.

Rev. Robert J. Potts
Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Doylestown, PA)

I must admit that I was pessimistic about this campaign, but the fact that St. George's responded and increased our Sunday collection makes me very happy.

Rev. Robert J. Potts
St. George (Shenandoah, PA)

Thank you for the additional mailing provided at the close of our Increased Giving Appeal. Your prompt and efficient attention to weekly campaign results made this Increased Giving Appeal an easy task. Thanks for providing the structure, support and suggestions for our campaign.

The Rev. John A. Berntsen, Ph.D.
Trinity Lutheran Church (Perkasie, PA)

The results were astounding to me and to the people of council and the congregation. Not only were there many more pledges but also the amount of commitment was much greater. This was a new and radical approach to pledging for Trinity Lutheran Church; however, the response was extremely positive and the results were marvelous.

The Rev. Robert D. Hyson, D.D.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Lansdale, PA)

The professionalism and personal concern of Lynn Cummings gave us the impression that she was not an outsider but indeed a member of St. Stanislaus' staff. I have nothing but praise for the way in which the campaign was conducted.

Rev. Joseph W. Murray
St. Stanislaus (Lansdale, PA)

Thank you Lynn Cummings for your thoughtful guidance and "know-how" in making the St. Philip Neri Increased Offertory Appeal a resounding success. The Campaign was conducted in a very professional way. Lynn and Mary Ann were always available in person or by phone

Rev. Msgr. Richard T. LaHart
St. Philip Neri (Lafayette Hill, PA)

I especially appreciated the professionalism of Lynn Cummings and her staff, Mary Ann and Grace. I especially appreciate the fact that the approach to stewardship is first and foremost a theological and spiritual concern, and secondarily a financial concern.

Rev. David B. Christensen
St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Telford, PA)

I was most pleased by the outcome of the appeal and the ease in which it was conducted. The varied letter approach was just right for our parish. It worked and worked well with an increase of $3,000 weekly. My thanks to Lynn Cummings who did a superlative job.

Rev. Hugh P. Campbell
St. Maximilian Kolbe (West Chester, PA)

I found Lynn & Mary Ann to be very pleasant and quite knowledgeable on the Increased Offering Program. They were absolutely right. It brought an increase of almost $2,000 per week to our parish community. It will go a long way to solve our financial problems.

Rev. James W. Donlon
St. Matthew (Conshohocken, PA)

Having just completed a very successful Increased Offering Campaign, I must state I am greatly impressed with your company, not only for your dedication to professional management of your clients on the highest level, but also for your ability to address the delicacy of fund raising.

Rev. John P. Schmeer
St. Martin of Tours (New Hope, PA)

I wish to single out both Lynn Cummings and Mary Ann Meloni for providing me their professional expertise, insights, and encouragement to me as a new pastor. As one parishioner commented, "it was a gentle way to ask for more financial help."

Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
St. Maria Goretti (Hatfield, PA)

Lynn Cummings' personality, temperament and disposition are an asset to both her ability and her associates. Her experience is most beneficial, and her commitment, most evident. They achieve maximum results with only a minimum of effort from parish personnel.

Rev. Joseph J. Quindlen
St. Joseph (Cheltenham, PA)

Perhaps I'm sounding like a broken record! Professionally, personally and performance-wise an outstanding program. If as Pastor, you wish an important project for your parish to be done in an effective and professional manner - look nowhere else for an Increased Offertory

Rev. Msgr. Samuel E. Shoemaker
St. Ignatius of Antioch (Yardley, PA)

I was very pleased with your campaign, it was run in a highly efficient way and yet was very sensitive to the various people who might be in financial difficulties. I was very pleased and so were our people.

Rev. Charles P. Vance
St. Francis de Sales (Lenni, PA)

Superb! A most simple and successful way for a parochial pursuit of the philanthropic dollar. You so motivated our parishioners that our W.O.E. Worries (Weekly Operating Expenses) have now been laid to rest. Your written performance guarantee was a bit of unneeded icing on the cake.

Rev. John J. Duffy
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Bensalem, PA)

We are very pleased with the process, and the results of the Increased Offering Appeal. During the five week period your staff was most careful in making sure there were no errors and that every contact with the people was very personal and at the same time professional.

Rev. Thomas J. Duffy
St. Clare (Linfield, PA)

Very pleasant to work with Lynn and Mary Ann. They always were helpful, cooperative and concerned. The success we had with the Increased Offertory Program is very gratifying. I am particularly happy to see some using envelopes now who never did in the past.

Rev. Henry J. Smyth
St. Catherine of Siena (Horsham, PA)

I have been reviewing again the results of our most recent Increased Giving/Stewardship Program, and write to congratulate you on another success. May I close by wishing you every success in your important ministry for the Church.

Rev. Msgr. Paul F. Curran
St. Albert the Great (Huntingdon Valley, PA)

As this was our second Increased Offertory Appeal, we were familiar with the work of Lynn Cummings and Mary Ann Meloni. They are certainly a pleasure to work with. They are always helpful and very well informed. Grace, in Production, always is cheerful and capable.

Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Long
St. Agnes (West Chester, PA)

Thank you for the successful Increased Offertory Program that we have experienced at Queen of Peace Parish this fall. Members of our Parish Finance Committee have reviewed with me the results of this program and remarked, AAbsolutely amazing

Rev. Philip J. Cribben
Queen of Peace (Ardsley, PA)

I found that your staff people lived up to their promises and followed through on their commitments. By the end, the results they had predicted came true. It is my task, now, to see that the results are long-lasting.

Rev. Msgr. Vincent M. Walsh JCD
Presentation B.V.M. (Cheltenham, PA)

Very pleased with the results; a 59% increase exceeds my wildest expectation. The results speak for themselves. Having worked with Lynn Cummings twice before, I expected success but, I certainly didn't expect the results we achieved in this Campaign.

Rev. William F. McGeown
Our Lady of Ransom (Philadelphia, PA)

I was impressed that your approach to the campaign was on a very friendly and religious basis and not merely business like. The campaign was most successful and went beyond my expectations. Your cooperation and support to help us in any way added greatly to the success of the campaign.

Rev. Msgr. Arthur J. Centrella
Holy Saviour (Norristown, PA)

Well done - very professional. Our parish Finance Committee was very pleased with the professional approach. The parish responded beautifully.

Rev. Edward B. Cahill
Holy Cross (Springfield, PA)

Many thanks for the wonderful work you did at Holy Cross with the Increased Offertory Appeal. Your staff was most helpful and was very much intent on getting everything right. Thanks for your final report and advice on follow-up.

Rev. James Hutchins
Holy Cross (Philadelphia, PA)

Thank you for a campaign that was conducted in a very apostolic spirit. Together we developed letters that were sensitive but challenging. We asked the people to "pull together", rather than "let's help the pastor out of his financial hole". We showed concern not just for financial advantage but for the parishioner's spiritual well-being.

Rev. Msgr. Francis X. Schmidt
Blessed Virgin Mary (Darby, PA)

I would never have thought that an appeal made by mail rather than by door-to-door solicitation could be so effective. It seemed to create a kind of rapport between pastor and parishioners, which, in a large parish, has to be appreciated.

Rev. John J. Jagodzinski
Ascension of Our Lord (Philadelphia, PA)

I am grateful for the gentle yet thought-provoking letters that produced an increase almost double of what was anticipated

Rev. John C. Eckert
Holy Trinity (Morrisville, PA)

We are quite happy with the results of our Campaign. It came as a result of an excellent campaign conducted by a firm of highly professional and pastoral staff. Thanks Lynn et al! Keep up the great work!

Rev. Michael J. Field
St. Joseph (Swedesboro, NJ)

You helped to make it a very smooth process, even a fairly easy one. I am most grateful for the attention you gave to this effort. I wish you many Easter blessings.

Rev. Msgr. John J. Jagodzinski
St. Katharine of Siena (Wayne, PA)

LCDC Increased Offering Appeal was more successful than we could have anticipated. The increase was $3,000 to $4,000 a week and has almost maintained that since then. So we are very grateful for the way the campaign was conducted.

Rev. Msgr. Richard T. Powers
St. Michael the Archangel (Levittown, PA)

Lynn and her staff were both professional and cooperative. They delivered what they promised. I have found that more information becomes apparent through an Increased Offering Appeal than financial statistics.

Rev. John J. Scarcia
St. Philip Neri (Pennsburg, PA)

Though we are a small parish, the attention and assistance you give us seems perfectly thorough, detailed and conscientious. Your staff is a pleasure to work with. And to top it all, the booster found additional needed funds for us!

Rev. Michael F. DiGregorio, OSA
St. Rita of Cascia (Philadelphia, PA)

Your low key non-threatening approach with the different categories of letters was very effective. I would be happy to have you again at Notre Dame and to recommend you to the priests and parishes of our Diocese. Thank you for a job well done.

Rev. Msgr. William E. Handges
Notre Dame of Bethlehem (Bethlehem, PA)

Professional treatment Exceptional service

Rev. James M. Torpey
St. Joseph/St. Stanislaus (Summit Hill, PA)

We’ve had a 44% increase or an average of about $10,000 per week. Many thanks for the Great job you’ve done. Feel free to give us as a reference anytime.

Tony Rodriguez, Business Manager
St. Eleanor (Collegeville, PA)

I truly appreciate the tedious but effective canvassing of the parish. Specific letters to particular sections of the parish personalized the appeal and produced results.

Rev. Robert J. Gregorio
Resurrection (Marmora, NJ)

Lynn’s professional expertise and her personal faith-based approach to her mission of assisting communities to achieve their goals, together with her very professional, efficient and courteous staff, allowed our Parish Community to experience another successful campaign.

Rev. Michael P. McCormac
St. George (Glenolden, PA)

Thank you for your assistance in bringing our parishioners to a deeper awareness in support of their parish. Your actions fulfilled what you said you would do, and we look forward to your continued guidance in the year ahead. Keep up the good work!

Rev. Msgr. Richard T. Bolger
St. David (Willow Grove, PA)

The professionalism of LCDC is a tremendous asset to the church today. As a Development professional, I strongly encourage Pastors & Finance Councils to utilize the services of LCDC as a means to promote a strong message of Stewardship, while increasing Treasure for the Church Community. The personalized approach provides one of the strongest Stewardship of Treasure appeals in this industry.

Rev. Msgr. Louis A. Marucci
St. Vincent Pallotti (Haddon Township, NJ)

Our Sunday collections for the past two months have been increased by an average of $6500.00. Our parishioners have been very responsive to the financial needs that were identified in the first class mailings to them. Those parishioners who did increase their weekly offerings noted that this was the first time in their lives that they had received a thank you note from the church for doing so.

Rev. Msgr. Philip J. Cribben
St. Anastasia (Newtown Square, PA)

I was very encouraged by this campaign and will recommend your services to other parishes. We all felt you made special accomodations for our situation with two churches and three worshipping communities.

Very Rev. George J. Brubaker
St. John the Apostle (Milford, DE)

From the start of our Increased Offertory to its completion Lynn Cummings Development Consultants had proven why they are tops in the business of fund raising. The approach of Lynn and her staff is truly professional and has made a very positive impact on our parish.

Rev. Thomas M. Higgins
Holy Innocents (Philadelphia, PA)

The results speak for themselves. It was painless as regards the pastor. Very few negative reactions. Your staff did all the work so parish staff was not overburdened. Enjoyed the straight forward but not brow beating approach.

Rev. William B. Dooner
Our Lady of Grace (Penndel, PA)

You guys are great! Always a pleasure.

Rev. Msgr. Stephen P. McHenry
St. Anthony of Padua (Ambler, PA)

Mike Smith put me in touch with Mrs. Cummings to help conduct a Stewardship Campaign for Our Lady of Good Counsel. This campaign ended up increasing our weekly collections by 25%.

David Papuga, Business Manager
Assumption B.V.M. (West Grove, PA)

You have been most gracious and helpful in beginning three new needs at once: Increased Offertory, Parish Fall Appeal and School Appeal.

Rev. Msgr. John W. Graf
Assumption B.V.M. (West Grove, PA)

Despite the "newness" of the parish's founding, July 1, 2004, with the resultant hurt of parish closures and merging, I was a bit surprised by the generous response of some of the parishioners.

Rev. Michael J. Davis
Divine Mercy Parish (Philadelphia, PA)

I asked for a "low-key" approach to the Increased Offering. The parish received such with outstanding results. Thank you for your professionalism and sensitivity.

Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Flanigan
Corpus Christi (Lansdale, PA)

The Increased Giving was highly successful. The new totals are far greater than we hoped for. The manner in which you "handled" our situation was very well done.

Rev. Msgr. Richard L. Tofani
Our Lady Queen of Peace (Hainesport, NJ)

There are many reasons that I see for such outstanding success. In my judgment the key reason is the manner in which Paul Zambo Associates approached our people. The specially crafted letters designed for more than a dozen different groups of parishioners showed how carefully the people were studied beforehand. And the tone of every letter was so respectful that each person felf affirmed even as they were being asked to increase their giving. Success also lay in the attention given to every detail of the Appeal. And not to be overlooked, is the fact that your company took responsibility for easily 95% of the work entailed in the preparation, execution and conclusion of the Appeal.

Rev. Harold F. Dagle
Immaculate Conception (Allentown, PA)

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