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Eric has been consulting nonprofits on how to build and grow their grant programs for more than 10 years. He joined Elevate in 2015 and has supported dozens of organizations in raising 20+ million dollars, with a focus on organizations working on systems change work through policy and advocacy. He especially enjoys helping nonprofits define a clear and concise theory of change that communicates their work and its impact. Prior to joining Elevate, Eric raised funds for humanitarian programs at United Palestinian Appeal.

Eric also manages several of Elevate’s Specialized Grant Services, including workshops, webinars, Grants Accelerator Projects and Writing Capacity Projects. Through these projects, Eric pursues a goal of supporting organizations in overcoming gaps in knowledge, capacity, or time to advance their institutional development program. He has a passion for upskilling development professionals and has developed and facilitated a variety of workshops and webinars for Elevate’s network. He has also presented sessions at the UL Innovative Education Awards and Grant Professionals Association and Providers’ Council annual conferences.

Eric is an avid plant dad and enjoys filling his home with as much greenery as it can fit (or as much as his cat and partner will tolerate). He is always down to trade cuttings or visit a plant shop.