growing foundation income and enhancing public profiles

Melissa Cavanaugh, founder of Mission Write, is an experienced writing professional dedicated to creatively sharing the unique value and mission of nonprofits and other organizations. Her listen-to-learn approach to information absorption leads  to synthesized, impactful and persuasive story-telling. Melissa's career began at the University of Minnesota, where she helped develop the U Card. Later, she launched and managed communications at Blessed Trinity School and St. Edward's Church. At Loaves & Fishes she steadily grew their foundation income  - including securement of new county, state and federal funding. At Healthy Community Initiative, she has helped secure over $5M in grant funding. With a strong working knowledge of foundations, combined with an ear for current events, she knows how to generate relevant, meaningful narratives and amplify concise communications.