A few recent awards…
Proven Track Record of Funded Success
Over the past several years, I have successfully secured over $5.5 million in grant funding from a diverse portfolio of funding sources, demonstrating my ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with funders, foundations, government agencies, corporations, and community organizations.
Strategic Funding Partnerships
My grant writing expertise has attracted support from prestigious national foundations, including the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, the Oregon Community Foundation, the Ford Family Foundation, and the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation. These relationships reflect my ability to align organizational missions with funder priorities and articulate clear, measurable impact.
I have successfully navigated complex government funding streams, securing $400,000 in summer learning programs from the Oregon Association of Education Service Districts and $250,000 in Youth Development Oregon’s Future Ready Oregon Youth Programs funding. My work with local government has yielded additional support from the City of Salem, Marion County, and Polk County for programs serving vulnerable populations.
Diverse Funding Portfolio
My grant writing spans multiple focus areas:
Capital Campaigns
Secured funding for facility construction and improvements, including major gifts from various foundations and recent grant funding for Don Froylan Creamery’s expansion.
Youth Development Programs
Consistently obtained funding for after-school programs, summer camps, youth sports, and workforce readiness initiatives from sources including the US Bank Foundation and the Willamette Health Council.
Community Health Initiatives
Built ongoing relationships with funders for chronic disease prevention, hypertension control, and health screening programs, securing over $50,000 in health-focused grants.
Educational Access
Won competitive grants for preschool programs, summer learning, swim lesson scholarships, and refugee support services, totaling hundreds of thousands in program support.
Consistent Results
My success rate includes multiple repeat funders who have awarded grants year after year, including annual awards from the Oregon Community Foundation, Salem-Keizer School District, and Marion County. This demonstrates not only my ability to win initial funding but also to report outcomes effectively and maintain strong funder relationships.
From small community grants of $500 to transformative multi-million-dollar awards, I bring strategic thinking, attention to detail, and persuasive storytelling to every proposal. My work has enabled organizations to expand services, build infrastructure, and serve thousands of community members who might otherwise lack access to critical programs and resources.
Let’s work together to tell your story in a way that moves funders to invest in your vision.
