• Develop compelling and succinct proposals, reports, and correspondence to donors and potential donors• Collaborate with nonprofit clients to develop strategic fundraising that is true to your mission, values, and culture

• Technical assistance to assist community-based organizations to apply for King County Levy funds, resulting in over $1M in awards • Consultant grant services for 501 Commons client organizations

• Initiated cross-organization collaborations with program staff to develop grant proposals and donor stewardship• Developed relationships to engage new funding partners, reengage lapsed funders, and steward current donors• Contributed creative strategies to fundraising team planning for major campaign

• Directed grantwriting team of 3 to prepare complex proposals and reports for government, foundation and corporate grants, resulting in over $2.5M in annual support from new and renewing sources• Facilitated standing meetings with program leaders to develop priority driven grant strategies • Managed $200,000 in United Way contracts, including proposals and reportsPrincipal | Culp Consulting

• Developed strategic fundraising plans grounded in mission, vision, and results• Researched and wrote persuasive grant proposals and case statements• Worked with multiple nonprofit and government agency clients, including: American Heart Association; City of Issaquah; Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal; Seattle MESA

• Increased number of new donors every year, growing budget from $1.2M to $3.1M over four years• Wrote and edited grant proposals that clarified complex issues and program results • Brought together a team of regional program directors, developing a culture of philanthropy and a vision for growth • Updated State MESA Board quarterly on progress in fundraising and advocacy

• Translated visionary ideas into fundable plans through grant proposals • Cultivated relationships with foundations and corporations for crucial start-up capital and operating support