Melanie is a passionate champion for nonprofits and their role in strengthening communities! At SVP Seattle she supports various projects including the Amazon Fellows Program, Board Task Forces, and Volunteer Program. In addition to her work at SVP, Melanie manages the Statewide Capacity Collaborative, a funder collaborative working to strengthen the nonprofit sector in WA, and works with a range of nonprofits and funders to build their organizational strength and grantmaking capacity.
Recent roles include Executive Director at Cedarmere Foundation, supporting the organization to sunset after 18 years of capacity building grantmaking, and COO of Campion Advocacy Fund/Foundation, where she led Campion’s capacity building program. Melanie is a lifetime member of PEAK Grantmaking, serving on the board for five years.
Outside of work, Melanie is the logistics manager for her daughter! She tries to find opportunities to enjoy theatre and live music, connect with friends, and enjoy a good book. Her favorite escape is a long walk along a coastal path on a winter day.