Zachary J. Schierl
Director of Business Development
Zachary serves as Director of Business Development at Julius Capital, where he leads the firm’s strategic client engagement and growth initiatives. Zach specializes in cultivating impactful partnerships with clients and guiding them through the design and execution of their mission-critical financial projects, including real estate monetization, planned giving strategies, and operational budgeting.
Zach works closely with clients to identify their most pressing funding needs and to craft comprehensive funding solutions, leveraging Julius Capital’s innovative toolkit centered around “balance sheet philanthropy”, or the integration of sophisticated financial instruments with traditional philanthropic capital, to deliver sustainable, mission-aligned outcomes.
Before joining Julius Capital, Zach held leadership roles in advancement and development within the Catholic nonprofit sector, including positions at the Diocese of Fort Worth Advancement Foundation and the University of Dallas. His experience in these mission-driven environments informs his client-first approach and his ability to align financial strategy with organizational values.
Zachary holds degrees in Philosophy, Politics, and Ethics from the University of Dallas. He is a published writer and former Commentary Editor of The Cor Chronicle. He previously served as President of the Society of St. Joseph, a Catholic men’s organization dedicated to fostering virtue and leadership among young men on campus.
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zschierl@juliuscapital.com
Cell | 708.955.7685
Education
University of Dallas | B.A.