Our mission is to help nonprofits harness their grant potential. 

Alex brings a programs perspective to fundraising. Prior to working at Bloom, he managed several environmental restoration projects focused on river restoration and salmon habitat recovery- program execution, tracking grant deliverables, and seeking funding for new and existing projects. At Bloom, Alex work with clients to use these skills to craft compelling proposals and has secured over $1M in funding. He holds a Bachelor of Science with focuses in Anthropology and Natural Resource Management from Ball State University. His hobbies include climbing, biking, and cooking. 

Allison joins Bloom with over 20+ years of non-profit experience in strategic planning, management and
prospect research. She has worked on a variety of fundraising campaigns ranging from $2 million to
$125 million. She enjoys weaving together the “science” of fund development with the “art” element to uncover funders and create meaningful donor engagement strategies to discern what inspires donors to make significant gifts for the greatest impact. A life-long learner and graduate of the University of Washington in International Relations, Allison
enjoys exploring the world around her. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, her hobbies include
hiking, gardening, and travelling.

Cecily joins Bloom with 15+ years of nonprofit experience ranging from executive leadership, strategy, policy and advocacy, programs, and fundraising. Most recently, as the Co-Founder of FoodCorps, Cecily helped grow the organization to a budget of $20 million, connecting thousands of kids to healthy food in schools across the country. At Bloom, Cecily supports clients by powerfully communicating their impact, finding new funding opportunities, and ensuring effective grant management. Cecily co-owns Friends & Family, a wine bar in Portland, ME. She enjoys hiking, skiing, gardening, and adventuring with her partner, Michael, and her 7-year old, Lola.

Lacy is an accomplished grant writer with nearly a decade of proven success in securing funding for various nonprofit organizations. Holding a Master’s degree in English and a Grant Writing certification, Lacy excels in identifying and qualifying prospective private, corporate, and public foundations, as well as government institutional donors. Lacy holds exceptional written communication skills and persuasive abilities that have consistently resulted in compelling grant proposals and successful funding acquisitions. Her strong editorial skills and keen eye for detail ensure the accuracy and quality of all communications. In addition to her expertise in grant writing, Lacy is highly proficient in budgeting and financial analysis, program development principles, and detailed tracking.

Shawna brings 29 years of nonprofit fundraising expertise to Bloom. She's written grants for both large-scale development departments like the Sierra Club and one-person operations at local arts and animal welfare organizations. Shawna thrives on developing sustainable grant funding strategies for causes she believes in. She also works with the Environmental Defense Fund, supporting their global methane abatement efforts. In her free time, Shawna fundraises for political candidates, volunteers at her local humane society, and advocates for women’s health care. When she can, she enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and camping with her partner Tim and their dog, Ruby.

A skilled communicator and Jack-Of-All-Trades, Terri is Bloom Grant Consulting's Administrative Assistant. Coming to us from Faria Virtual Assistants Inc., Terri and her team help business owners to stay on top of their game and strive for greatness. Terri studied formally at Carleton University in Ontario, Canada, exploring both Communications and Film Studies. Being a performer at heart, she also trained as an Actor at the George Brown College Conservatory for Theatre Performance. When away from both the stage and her laptop, Terri is a foodie-extraordinaire and social butterfly.