Experience

Grounded Solutions Network

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

• Chief Executive Officer

  • May 2012 - Mar 2018

  Seattle Grounded Solutions Network (formerly the National Community Land Trust Network) is a national organization supporting strong communities from the ground up. We connect national and local expertise; bringing together the networks, knowledge and support needed to build inclusive communities. We promote housing solutions that will stay affordable for generations so communities can stabilize and strengthen their foundation, for good. umbrella organization supporting the work of community land… Show more Grounded Solutions Network (formerly the National Community Land Trust Network) is a national organization supporting strong communities from the ground up. We connect national and local expertise; bringing together the networks, knowledge and support needed to build inclusive communities. We promote housing solutions that will stay affordable for generations so communities can stabilize and strengthen their foundation, for good. umbrella organization supporting the work of community land trusts across the United States -- promoting sustainable development through the development of permanently affordable housing and the protection of working lands. Show less



UW

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Instructor--University of Washington Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

  Instructor Fall Quarter: Management Essentials for Nonprofits



Melora Hiller Consulting

• Principal

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2013

  Providing organizational development and planning and assessment consulting to nonprofit organizations, local government and foundations. Develop strategic business plans to guide organizations into the future. Provide interim executive director services to ensure smooth leadership transitions. Assess organizational capacity and develop capacity building plans for increased performance. Enhance the functioning of Boards of Directors to ensure effective governance. Conduct… Show more Providing organizational development and planning and assessment consulting to nonprofit organizations, local government and foundations. Develop strategic business plans to guide organizations into the future. Provide interim executive director services to ensure smooth leadership transitions. Assess organizational capacity and develop capacity building plans for increased performance. Enhance the functioning of Boards of Directors to ensure effective governance. Conduct feasibility studies, research best practices, and design effective program delivery strategies. Assist with fundraising and increased community awareness strategies. Facilitate community planning processes and design appropriate policy plans. Show less



Impact Capital

• Russian Federation
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Program Officer

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Impact Capital supports the work of community-based, nonprofit organizations by providing below-market loans to finance affordable housing and community facilities projects and through organizational capacity investments and technical assistance grants. Managed the agency's statewide capacity-building programs for housing and community development organizations, including: designing and implementing a technical and organizational development training program for professional staff and… Show more Impact Capital supports the work of community-based, nonprofit organizations by providing below-market loans to finance affordable housing and community facilities projects and through organizational capacity investments and technical assistance grants. Managed the agency's statewide capacity-building programs for housing and community development organizations, including: designing and implementing a technical and organizational development training program for professional staff and board members; overseeing investments in organizational core support for 15 nonprofits; brokering technical assistance capacity grants through an assessment and joint problem-solving approach and referral to appropriate technical consultants. Supervised three full-time staff members working statewide; managed an annual budget of over $2 million; participated in senior management team responsible for organizational development, fundraising, business planning, marketing, and communications. Key accomplishments include: expanding the capacity program to serve rural Washington State; working with leadership experts to design and launch a statewide leadership institute for executive directors, now offered at five other program sites around the country; assisting in the design and testing of a new national capacity diagnostic tool; doubling the size of the training program from 7 sessions and 200 participants in 1998 to 14 sessions and 418 participants in 2002. Show less



King County Planning and Community Development Division

• Housing Planner

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Facilitated a variety of planning processes with community groups, social service and housing providers, elected officials, and other local government staff to identify and prioritize housing and services needs and to allocate federal funds serving low-income households in King County. Designed a rental assistance program for homeless persons with disabilities in collaboration with local service providers, secured $12.6 million in federal funds, and administered the project through the… Show more Facilitated a variety of planning processes with community groups, social service and housing providers, elected officials, and other local government staff to identify and prioritize housing and services needs and to allocate federal funds serving low-income households in King County. Designed a rental assistance program for homeless persons with disabilities in collaboration with local service providers, secured $12.6 million in federal funds, and administered the project through the program implementation phase. Provided lead staff support for a 16-member interjurisdictional task force (including elected officials and community leaders) working to develop a regional finance plan for affordable housing.

• Planner

  • Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Facilitated the community participation process to develop policies and priorities for the use of $5 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funds. Assisted in the negotiation of an interlocal cooperation agreement to share CDBG funds with 28 regional jurisdictions. Coordinated a competitive application process, provided technical assistance to non-profit organizations, and conducted technical review of CDBG proposals from nonprofits to support human services… Show more Facilitated the community participation process to develop policies and priorities for the use of $5 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funds. Assisted in the negotiation of an interlocal cooperation agreement to share CDBG funds with 28 regional jurisdictions. Coordinated a competitive application process, provided technical assistance to non-profit organizations, and conducted technical review of CDBG proposals from nonprofits to support human services, community facilities, public infrastructure improvements and affordable housing and shelters. Coordinated the County Council's CDBG review process and prepared required reports for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.



Northwest Cooperative Education Center

• Training Coordinator

  • Jan 1984 - Jan 1989

  Developed, implemented, and evaluated training programs and related activities for cooperative education faculty and staff in five Northwest states. Advised colleges and universities in the design and development of cooperative education programs and assisted in preparing grant proposals. Managed the center's informational materials and provided technical assistance and referral to nationwide network of resources.