Marty Michaels is an experienced professional in nonprofit grant writing and communications, currently serving as a Senior Grant Writer at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice since April 2024. Prior to this role, Marty held the position of Philanthropy Engagement Associate at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., where responsibilities included liaising with private foundations and synthesizing donor materials for a national youth justice organization. Previous positions also include Development Associate at ALS Northwest, where Marty managed grant projects and cultivated donor relationships, and various roles in writing and communications, including Grants Manager at Jewish Family & Child Service and National Development Writer for the National Audubon Society. Marty’s expertise encompasses grant proposals, fundraising materials, and comprehensive communications strategies within the nonprofit sector, supported by a solid educational foundation in communications and English literature from respected institutions such as The Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University.