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. She launched and managed communications at Blessed Trinity School and St. Edward's Church and then built Loaves & Fishes' website while steadily growing their foundation income - including securement of new county, state and federal 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.