Janelle Nuñez helps nonprofits build lasting funder partnerships so they can grow their resources, expand their reach, and create meaningful change for the communities they serve.

With more than a decade of experience in nonprofit development, Janelle brings deep expertise in foundation relations, institutional grants, and funder stewardship, along with a relationship-centered approach that builds trust with funders and aligns their support with mission-driven impact.

She partners with executive leadership, development teams, and boards to identify where institutional funders fit within larger campaigns and gift strategies. She develops compelling cases for support and proposals, prepares leaders for funder cultivation and solicitation, and engages board members in opening doors to new partners. Her work is especially focused on helping organizations build long-term funder relationships that make larger goals achievable.

Janelle's career spans homeless services, arts and culture, adaptive athletics, and education. She has led foundation and corporate relations for LifeMoves, one of Silicon Valley's largest homeless services providers, and previously served as Development Director at the Arts Council for Monterey County and Grants Administrator at Special Olympics Northern California. She also founded her own consulting practice serving nonprofits nationwide.

Janelle serves on the Foundation Board of Monterey Bay Charter School and holds a B.A. in Collaborative Health & Human Services from California State University, Monterey Bay.