Mary Elizabeth has the confidence of Alaska’s larger foundations and a good understanding of funding issues and non-profits. She is well suited to assist funders that require temporary or localized program staffing. She has both the operating and capital funding knowledge and the relationships with managers to assist funders in developing successful funding policy and program design in Alaska. She also has the knowledge to design program and funding that will be compatible with mainstream funding, smoothing transition from one-time or bridge funding into longer-term fund sources. She offers clients detailed knowledge and history of funding and funding policy. She has thorough knowledge of state, federal, and some local priorities in service development that is beneficial to other funders.