With a background in climate and global health, Alex is committed to work that strengthens communities. She brings professional expertise in fundraising for systems-change work, building and maintaining internal processes, and a love of supporting the people she works alongside. As Operations Manager, Alex keeps the details moving so the team can focus on supporting clients. When she’s away from her computer, she’s usually out for a run along the Vancouver Seawall or curled up at home with her next crochet project.

Jackie is devoted to easing the financial burdens that weigh on non-profits so their energy can flow back into what truly matters: their communities. At Tend, she brings her background in community arts to weave strategy with heart and craft proposals that align with funder priorities, while staying true to organizational mission. When she’s not whittling down character counts, Jackie’s usually sipping on a cup of coffee wondering when is an appropriate time to brew her next.

An unapologetic dreamer of better worlds, Michael is keen to start connecting you to existing and emergent opportunities. He believes in the transformative power of everyday people coming together to tackle our most vexxing problems. When Michael isn’t sifting through funding databases to find the perfect grant for your organization, he’s likely out on the trails with his rescue pup and best friend, Petey.

Scott is a writer and strategist with a gift for distilling complex concepts into clear, compelling language that connects with diverse audiences and funders. A former restaurateur with a knack for effective storytelling and a warmly wry sense of humour, he’s an essential part of the Tend team and our clients’ success. Scott enjoys cooking and travelling in his free time.

Combining whip-smart writing with a keen eye for small details, Stephanie can help you develop your organizational capacity for meeting funders’ needs. She shares a deep commitment to justice and equity with the rest of the Tend team, and will help steer your applications to a successful end. Stephanie has a background in climate, health and policy communications. When not stewarding and crafting grants, Stephanie can be found chasing after her toddler, baking, lifting weights, and walking by the ocean.

Driven by a lifelong commitment to social justice, Meg collaborates with community partners to design meaningful and impactful projects; working alongside them to turn ideas into action. She dreams of a world where all communities have the supports and resources they need to thrive. When she's not at her desk, you'll likely find her outside adventuring with her dog Thor as part of her endless mission to tire him out.