Universal Zeal LLC
Owned and operated by Michael R Ponicki in the beautiful, lake-filled area of Alexandria, MN. I provide grant advising services and have thirty years of professional IT plus software development experience. I am available to assist organizations of all sizes, but am especially passionate about helping churches and non-profits be successful.

I thrive to be:

  • A trusted Christian lay leader and future Catholic deacon who can help you discover and pursue funding opportunities for your organization.
  • A helping hand who uses technology, organizational, and grant-writing expertise to help churches and mission-driven organizations flourish, so you can focus on your mission.
  • Part-time technology leadership for small organizations.

I would love to hear from you!

  • Phone: 763-238-7334
  • Email: ponicki[at]universalzeal[dot]net
Grant Advising Services
  • Research: Have an organizational mission and are seeking funding opportunities? I can help you with a funding scan.
  • Proposal Drafting: Need help with your proposal, including writing, budget, and submission assistance?
  • Post-Award Assistance: Need help with fund usage tracking and reporting?
IT Services
  • Technology Assessment: Roadmapping, process analysis, Microsoft 365, Cybersecurity.
  • Systems Architecture: Need a system designed from the ground up, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid of both?
  • Web Site Development: Need a website for your business and don't know who to ask?
  • Mobile App Creation: Need a dynamic, cross-platform mobile app for your company?
  • Database Maintenance: Need a SQL or No-SQL database created, maintained, or integrated?