Experience

Read Muskegon

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Established in 2005, Read Muskegon works to empower people and build stronger communities through literacy. Established in 2005, Read Muskegon works to empower people and build stronger communities through literacy.



Melissa Moore Consulting

• Michigan

• self-employed

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  I have 15 years of non-profit management experience with a focus on building strategic partnerships that increase program quality and sustainability. Proven track record of successful fundraising with a strong background in writing both government and private sector grants. Experience managing a variety of high level relationships including board of directors, funding partners, government officials, and media. Strong written and verbal communications skills. I have 15 years of non-profit management experience with a focus on building strategic partnerships that increase program quality and sustainability. Proven track record of successful fundraising with a strong background in writing both government and private sector grants. Experience managing a variety of high level relationships including board of directors, funding partners, government officials, and media. Strong written and verbal communications skills.



American Youth Foundation

• Director of Community Relations

  • May 2006 - Dec 2011

  Director of Community Relations for a national non-profit organization focused on youth leadership development. Recruited to develop a system of grant and business funding to increase the organization's ability to provide programming to local communities and leverage the investment being made by the AYF. Successfully wrote grants to support program development and expansion. Funding sources including Gerber Foundation, UPS Foundation, Michigan Dept. of Education, Community Foundations for Oceana and Muskegon Counties, and the Bean Foundation. Developed and managed relationships with business partners including Hanes Brands, Inc., Energizer, Enterprise, Rotary Clubs and Chambers of Commerce. Secured and managed strategic partnerships with local agencies, schools districts, funding sources, and media. Lead in producing and creating content for a bi-annual organizational newsletter. Created and managed press releases and social media content. Show less



PlusTime NH

• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Development

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 2005

  Vice President of Development for a statewide non-profit organization focused on providing resources and training to develop and support quality after school programs. Developed and implemented the organization's inaugural individual donor plan. First year results reflected over $150,000 in multi-year donor pledges. Included the creation and organization of an annual fundraising breakfast. Leader in the development and implementation of an extensive program partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service which involved utilizing AmeriCorps, VISTA, Senior Corps, and National Civilian Community Corps members to develop and run high quality youth programs. Show less