About Us

Cindy Fields, Owner, Fund Development Director
Cindy has over 16 years’ expertise developing and executing all aspects of grant funding development and management, with a proven history of successful strategic planning and fundraising from government, foundation, corporate, and individual funding sources. Her skill set includes program development and oversight, branding and communications content, media relations, and special event coordination. Cindy resides in Ashland, Oregon.

Melissa Kelly, Grant Manager
Since obtaining her PhD in psychology in 2003, Melissa has authored and published numerous papers on social issues and systems, including education and cross-cultural comparisons and evaluations on gender, race, and culture. She has written for a wide variety of audiences including granting agencies, academic community groups and fundraising organizations. She is a programmatic and organized thinker with the ability to identify and present program strategies, obtain funding and deliver reports and products on time. Melissa is a native of Seattle where she resides with her husband and daughter.

Cathy Crocker, Administrative Specialist
Cathy has over ten years experience in administrative management and record keeping. She is a detail-oriented professional with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and consistently meets project deadlines. Cathy lives in Ashland, Oregon.

Professional Affiliations
American Grant Writers Association (AGWA)
Grant Professionals Association (GPA)
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association

At NPO Consulting Northwest, we advocate for social and economic equality and seek to support efforts aimed at education, equal opportunity, health and human services, art and culture, and environmental protection. We do not support any efforts by organizations that include exclusionary bias based on race, gender, age, political or religious affiliation, or sexual orientation.


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