The Beginning of Mission Matters Partners — Independence and Freedom
Building independence and resilience—one mission at a time
Mission Matters Partners was born from my desire for independence and freedom—and from the belief that nonprofits deserve the same. With the right plan, intention, and tools, organizations of any size can make a difference and strengthen the communities they serve. Through MMP, I’ve had the privilege of combining purpose, creativity, and independence to make my vision a reality.
Independence and freedom are at the heart of why I started MMP. I’ve seen how nonprofits sustain communities when systems fail—how they continue providing education, healthcare, food, the arts, and culture when government support falls short. The government doesn’t fund everything, and when it can’t, nonprofits do. I wanted to help more organizations strengthen their financial security, build multiple and reliable revenue streams, and create endowments so they can remain independent, resilient, and ready—no matter what happens.
I’ve also seen major disparities between nonprofit leadership and frontline staff—those doing essential work but often earning too little to support their own families. My goal is to help organizations raise funds efficiently so they can treat their staff with the same care and respect they show their donors. It starts with efficient fundraising systems, clear processes, realistic goals, and sustainable strategies.
Throughout my career in fundraising, I’ve worked alongside organizations doing remarkable work—with small teams, lean budgets, and unwavering commitment. Time and again, I’ve seen how much heart goes into their missions, and how often they just need the right fundraising plan, structure, and guidance. That realization became the foundation of Mission Matters.
My family taught me the value of hard work, integrity, and persistence. But I discovered the power of purpose through volunteering and my service in AmeriCorps, which opened the door to a master’s degree and a career in development. Nonprofits have the freedom to step in where others cannot—to care for communities, protect what matters, and lift people up when they need it most. That freedom is what drives me.
Mission Matters was founded on a simple conviction: every mission—no matter its size—matters. It’s my way of transforming gratitude into action and experience into impact. Whether I’m helping an organization prepare for a capital campaign, strengthen donor relationships, or reimagine how it tells its story, my goal is the same—to make their vision achievable and their work sustainable.
To bring this vision to life, MMP exists to help those who need it most—the underserved, especially seniors, women, children, and young adults—ensuring that access to food, education, healthcare, and culture isn’t a privilege, but a right.
As I begin this blog series, I’ll be sharing lessons from the field—stories, strategies, and reflections from years of working alongside talented, smart, and dedicated people building something that matters. My hope is that it inspires and equips others to do the same: to approach fundraising with clarity, creativity, and heart.