About Laced Together
Laced Together is here to support your work with extensive expertise in fundraising, grant writing, and board development. Whether integrating into existing systems or creating new ones, I help develop plans to achieve your organization's goals and serve your community. I am passionate about community and believe my role is to support and fund the frontline workers making a difference every day. My mission is to listen to your stories and needs and develop a plan of support that uplifts community.
I grew up sitting at the knee of a multitude of craggy faced, elders who weaved fantastical tales of their adventures and hardships. I have taken that story telling skill and applied it to community work. I am here to listen and help tell the stories of our communities to foundations, corporations, individual funders, and community supporters.
With experience on both sides of the funding table, I have crafted countless grant narratives, created numerous spreadsheets, and learned from incredible mentors. My goal is to apply my expertise to your work and build courageous, equitable communities together.
I also know that a community’s story must be lived in every aspect of an organization serving that community. To support that work, I also offer executive search services, board and Executive Director coaching, and strategic planning for diverse nonprofit organizations. I conduct comprehensive organizational reviews, stakeholder interviews, and site visits to understand the story of the organization and those they serve. I facilitate decision-making processes and develop customized programs to enhance capacity-building efforts to reflect community needs and ensure mission alignment in policies. I also lead board training sessions and assess policies, procedures, and governance practices through an anti-racism and inclusivity lens.
Please contact me with any projects or needs. Together, we can strengthen our communities through impactful stories of your meaningful work.
Professional EducationNonprofit Board Consulting Certification
BoardSource Competing for Federal Grants, Graduate Grantsmanship Center Nonprofit Managment Essentials Allstate Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Center Next Level Grant Training Grant Professionals Association Grant Proposal Writing Certification Fort Hays State University B.A. Communication; Public Relations Washington State University Professional ExperienceTechnical Assistance and Capacity Building Consultant
King County Office of Equity and Diversity Technical Assistance Consultant King County Best Starts For Kids Foundation & Corporate Gifts Officer Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) Development Coordinator the Service Board Program Coordinator Washington State University Foundation |
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BoardSource Nominated Member National Association of Professional Women Member Grant Professionals Association Member Puget Sound Grantwriters Association Past Leadership
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Special Projects; TrainingsShared Measurement Initiative
Youth Development Executives of King County (YDEKC) Catalyst for Sustainability 501 Commons Social Media Plan Development Puget Sound Creative Volunteer Impact Partnership (VIP 360) United Way of King County Facilitator Certification Resilience in Sports Education |