MELISSA TREADWAY

Staff member since: 2006
Position at Child Advocates: Development Coordinator, Grants Manager

Five key job responsibilities: (1) Write grants and grant related materials, like grant reports. (2) Manage grant submission and donor contact process. (3) Maintain current supporters and research additional grant opportunities. (4) Work with Development Director in his efforts to cultivate donor relationships. (5) Help fellow Development team members in their efforts to raise money via special events or other fundraising initiatives.

The best thing about my job is...
"... the pride I feel, knowing I am making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children.”

My coworkers make me...
"... happy. I feel very lucky to work with such a close group of people. My team is made up of more than just my coworkers; they are my friends. We are a very diverse group of people, although it seems that those differences are what make us stronger. We learn from each other and we laugh…a lot.”

My mountaintop Child Advocates experience...
"… was submitting a very lengthy and complicated government grant. The day I submitted that grant was one of my proudest moments, because I knew that despite my initial fears and uncertainties, I had faced a challenge and achieved my goals. It felt great."

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