Jonathan P. Meier
Jon Meier believes that foundations and other funders respond to communications that tell a story, illustrate a need, and resonate with the values and mission of the funder. Communication begins by thinking about your purpose and your audience. In a world of information overload, your story must be factually compelling, emotionally communicative, and precisely targeted if it has any chance of creating change.
If you would like to download and print a PDF copy of Jon’s resume, click here. Here are a few background facts about Jon:
| Hometown: | Columbus, Ohio |
| Education: | A.B., Brown University (American Civilization) J.D., New York University |
| Legal experience: | Prior to founding Seattle Grantwriting, Jon was a partner with the Seattle litigation firm Sirianni Youtz Spoonemore. His legal specialties included appellate law, ERISA litigation, complex litigation, and securities litigation. Jon argued and won multi-million dollar cases in the Washington Supreme Court and federal appeals courts. Jon is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given to lawyers. |
| Trainings: | Grantwriting courses with Susan Howlett at Bellevue College. |
| Volunteer activities: | Jon served as pro bono legal counsel for Legal Voice (f/k/a The Northwest Women's Law Center) in several appellate cases involving women's rights under federal pension law (ERISA). Jon has served as an International Parent Representative at The Northwest School and continues to volunteer for Teen Feed, a meal program serving homeless youth in Seattle's University District. |
| Professional memberships: | Jon is a member of the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association. |
| Outside interests: | Jon is a music-loving audiophile, avid bicyclist, staunch yogi, home gardener, and involved parent of two boys. |
| Books recently read (or reread): |
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert Pirsig Weather Bird, Gary Giddins Bel Canto, Ann Patchett |
| Favorite sound: | The French horn obligatto, third movement, Mahler Symphony No. 5 |
| Favorite vacation spot: | Methow Valley, Washington |