Wendy Abel

Wendy Abel is a seasoned nonprofit professional currently serving as the Vice President and previously the Director of Grants Ministry at Texas Methodist Foundation since September 2021, overseeing grant-making initiatives that funded $2.1 million in support of churches and nonprofits across Texas and New Mexico. As the Principal Consultant for Are You Grant Ready?, Wendy Abel enhances the grant writing capabilities of nonprofit and faith-based organizations through tailored assessments and coaching. An extensive career includes roles such as Outcomes Manager and Grants Coordinator at CitySquare, where significant funding was secured and program outcomes analyzed. Wendy Abel has also held consulting positions focused on grant applications for various agencies and developed compliance policies at the Plano Housing Authority. Wendy Abel's educational background includes a B.A. in Special Education from Bennett College.