Hey, I’m Melissa.

I help emerging and established Community Benefit Organizations to further their mission by composing competitive grant applications and guiding leadership through strategic planning.

My Approach

Collaborative

I believe in the power of collaboration to create competitive grant proposals and impactful strategic plans. As an extension of your team, I immerse myself in your vision and goals. I work closely with you to develop grant proposals and strategic planning strategies that not only further your mission but exceed your expectations.

Equitable

I prioritize increasing equity across California by partnering with organizations committed to improving access and outcomes for historically underserved and disadvantaged populations. By billing on a sliding scale based on your organization’s operating budget, we’ll work together to increase equity across California.

  • 67+ Million Dollars

    In Grants Awarded

  • 6+ years Consulting Experience

    13+ Community Benefit Org Partners

  • 20 Projects Funded

    Increasing Equity in California

Resiliency Center of Fesno Child Parent-Psychotherapy

Funding from the Department of Health Care Services to support the training of clinical staff to serve children and their parents living in Fresno County who have been exposed to traumatic events.

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Projects Funded

TabiMOMS
Health Equity Collaborative

Funding from The Center at Sierra Health Foundation to establish the Solano Community Collaborative for Wellness, Sustainability, and Equitable Systems Change.

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A Hopeful Encounter
Youth Advocacy

Funding from San Joaquin Valley Health Fund to address environmental, land use, and planning disparities affecting Hmong residents in Fresno.

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What Clients are Saying

"Melissa is so easy to work with. She keeps our grants organized for quick and immediate access ."

Susan Xiong, A Hopeful Encounter

"Melissa has been great and extremely effective to work with. She quickly gained a grasp of our organization and delivered much-needed funding by articulating its uniqueness. "

Rodney Lowery, Resiliency Center of Fresno

FAQ

  • First things first, don't be nervous. We'll start with a free consultation to determine your funding needs (and if we'll make great collaborators).

  • Pricing is based on both the application's scope and your organization's operating budget. (I promise fair rates and will always require your approval before we begin).

  • Timelines depend on the application, but I generally dedicate up to four weeks to each application, and follow through until award notification. If you have reporting needs we can discuss these as well.