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Military Thriving™

For Non-Profit Organizations

Your nonprofit is doing important work for the military and veteran community. You are bringing in enough revenue and making a difference, but there is something missing. You’re surviving day to day—and year to year—largely because your message is singularly focused on the challenges and struggles of our community versus the opportunities and our strengths.
It’s time to change the narrative from “broken” and “barely surviving” to thriving—and as a result, your nonprofit will grow and thrive, too.

If you:

Struggle

to demonstrate and provide ROI to corporate donors

Are frustrated

that narratives of sympathy and pity for military families are winning the day, rather than causes that celebrate their tremendous strength, courage and resilience

Can’t find

your niche or differentiate your organization in a very crowded space

ZeroMils is uniquely positioned to help.

ZeroMils guides nonprofits to shape and deliver a unique value proposition for companies that support your cause with time, talent, and treasure. Get to ZeroMils and become a Military Thriving™ outlier, enabling your brand to do well, and in turn, do more good for the families and the communities you serve.

Talent

e are not typical consultants, we are part of your team. We fill gaps—coaching, teaching, and mentoring—in critical areas like development, marketing, operations and programs.

Impact

We understand that making a difference is paramount, so our goal is to help your organization drive more value and ROI for you partners, donors, and supporters, so you can do more good.

Marketing

Creating your own voice and a Military Thriving™ narrative is the key to growth and brand recognition in a very crowded space. Shout from the rooftops that the Military Families you serve are “thriving” and not just “surviving”! Their stories of strength, courage, and resilience will inspire not only your team, but also corporations and community partners to recognize your unique position.

Get to ZeroMils and Get to Military Thriving™

Change the Narrative

Real stories. Real change.

Military Thriving/ Newsletter

Leadership is Doing What is Right When No One is Watching

Last week Tom Donohue, the former President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce received the Lifetime Service Award at the NVC’s Distinguished Service Awards. Our CEO Kevin Schmiegel had the honor of presenting the award as a mentee of Tom’s since leaving the Marine Corps in 2009. when Mr....
In the News/ Military Thriving

Military recruiting shortfall is a crisis we must solve together

The Hill
Over the next few months, our country will hear little agreement between the presidential candidates. Some might be surprised to hear any, but I guarantee you will; because even in the most divisive times, there is at least one claim that cuts across both sides of the aisle: We must support...
Military Thriving/ Newsletter

Celebrating a Thriving Thursday on Independence Day

There probably isn’t a more important day on the calendar than Independence Day to take pause and reflect on the 5 things we need to thrive in our careers and in the communities where we live, work, and serve.
In the News

We Are Zeromils

NVBDC
At the helm of ZeroMils, Kevin Schmiegel, a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Marine Corps, serves as the CEO with a clear and purpose-driven mission. Alongside his business partner, Colonel Paul Cucinotta (USMC, Ret.), they founded ZeroMils to bridge the gap between veterans, military spouses, corporations, and nonprofits,...
Military Thriving/ Newsletter

Connecting Dots to Create a Military Thriving Movement

At ZeroMils, we have a passion for connecting the dots. Every day we bring together purpose driven organizations and leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors who are committed to making a greater impact, together.
Military Thriving/ Newsletter

Practicing What We Preach

At ZeroMils we like to talk about the 5 things every #Veteran and #militaryspouse needs to thrive. Beyond preaching these principles we firmly believe that “actions speak louder than words.” 
In the News/ Military Thriving

Conquering the Skills Gap in the Region with Veteran Employment

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
There is a massive skills gap in America, with a significant number of the 10 million unfilled jobs in our country going vacant – right here in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. With these challenges, come unique opportunities for companies to brand themselves as employers that, not only understand...
In the News

Together, We Can Build Military Thriving Cultures and Communities

America’s Warrior Partnership
Shortly after incorporation in 2022, ZeroMils coined the phrase Military Thriving™ in response to growing trends in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors that fell short of helping military and veteran-connected families thrive.
Military Thriving/ Newsletter

The Power of a Connected Community

At ZeroMils we believe you can solve any problem through a #connectedcommunity. Over the past several weeks, we have seen this reinforced time and again with organizations that also believe in this fundamental principle.
Military Thriving/ Newsletter

5 Ways to #Thrive on GivingTuesday

Today on #GivingTuesday we all have the power to make a positive impact. We know you have choices to make, so here are 5 extraordinary causes that ZeroMils would like to bring to your attention. These nonprofits and their talented teams are working tirelessly every day to create #militarythriving cultures...

Let’s Connect

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