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Located in West Newton, Massachusetts, MJH Grants is a grant consulting agency specializing in all pre-award grant and development services. 


MJH Grants, LLC is a woman-owned grant consulting company serving the nonprofit sector, worldwide, providing a variety of services to help development leaders grow and their organizations flourish through strong, diversified funding mechanisms. MJH Grants started as a grant consulting company 10 years ago, growing and expanding sustainably over time.


Learn more about our team below!

Our Team

Professional headshot of Owner and President Maura Harrington

 Ms. Harrington, MIIM, GPC, is the Owner and Chief Executive  of MJH Grants, LLC. A seasoned grant professional with more than 25 years of non-profit development experience, Maura has worked with a variety of nonprofit organizations, nationally and internationally. In the 1990s, she worked overseas in the former Soviet country of Georgia 

 Ms. Harrington, MIIM, GPC, is the Owner and Chief Executive  of MJH Grants, LLC. A seasoned grant professional with more than 25 years of non-profit development experience, Maura has worked with a variety of nonprofit organizations, nationally and internationally. In the 1990s, she worked overseas in the former Soviet country of Georgia for more than ten years in a variety of non-profit positions before returning to the US in 2006. After returning home, Maura entered the healthcare sector as a Senior Grant Writer at Boston Medical Center. In 2014, Maura moved to become the Director of Grants for Lahey Health Systems before departing to start her own firm in late 2015. 


Maura has a master’s degree in International and Intercultural Management from the SIT Institute and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Boston University. In 2017, Maura obtained her Grant Professional Certification (GPC) from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute. She currently serves as the Chair of the Professional Education Core Committee of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), a national organization dedicated to the advancement of grant professionals. Maura is also a GPA-Approved Trainer and teaches grant writing in the community. 


Maura is happily married. She and her husband have four children and six grandchildren. In her spare time, Maura enjoys traveling with her family and open water swimming. 

Professional headshot of administrative assistant Lisa McAvoy

 Lisa McAvoy: Lisa is the Administrative Manager at MJH Grants. She received her bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Massachusetts (UMass), Amherst. Early on in her career, she worked for 10 years in client support in the publishing, human resources, and logistics management industries, where she was able to use her Spanis

 Lisa McAvoy: Lisa is the Administrative Manager at MJH Grants. She received her bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Massachusetts (UMass), Amherst. Early on in her career, she worked for 10 years in client support in the publishing, human resources, and logistics management industries, where she was able to use her Spanish language skills to assist Hispanic/Latinx clients. 


After leaving the workforce to raise her three children, Lisa held many part-time and temporary administrative jobs and worked for 10 years in childcare. Lisa recently switched her focus back to administration and is delighted to use her client support experience, communication skills, and attention to detail to assist the team.   


Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, going for long walks, and reading.  

Professional headshot of grant writer Kevin Dwyer

Kevin Dwyer: Kevin is a Grant Writer at MJH Grants who received his bachelor’s degree in Music with a concentration in Sound Recording Technology from UMass Lowell. He worked in the live music industry for years before becoming the Executive Director of an arts and culture nonprofit in Lowell, MA. It was there where he coordinated the Low

Kevin Dwyer: Kevin is a Grant Writer at MJH Grants who received his bachelor’s degree in Music with a concentration in Sound Recording Technology from UMass Lowell. He worked in the live music industry for years before becoming the Executive Director of an arts and culture nonprofit in Lowell, MA. It was there where he coordinated the Lowell Folk Festival, one of the largest and longest running free folk music festivals in the country. As Executive Director, he also developed many skills in fundraising, donor outreach, and grant writing. 


Kevin is passionate about helping organizations succeed in their mission, which led him to MJH Grants. He is now using his experience to help MJH Grants' clients get the funding and guidance they need to succeed. Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as reading, hiking, golfing, and playing guitar and bass. 

Professional headshot of grant writer Kimberly Devine-Tobias

 Kimberly Devine-Tobias: Kim is a Grant Writer at MJH Grants who received her bachelor’s degree in History from Stonehill College, where she also pursued a strong interest in gender and sexuality studies and political science.  


Since 2017, Kim has worked with a local organization that educates people about domestic violence and healthy re

 Kimberly Devine-Tobias: Kim is a Grant Writer at MJH Grants who received her bachelor’s degree in History from Stonehill College, where she also pursued a strong interest in gender and sexuality studies and political science.  


Since 2017, Kim has worked with a local organization that educates people about domestic violence and healthy relationships and provides resources to the Waltham community. With this group, she gained important insight into event planning, public speaking, and how to collaborate with different groups to effectively share vital information. These experiences contributed to her interest in grant writing and working to secure funding for various nonprofits.   


Kim enjoys reading, spending time with her friends and family, and being outdoors. 

Professional headshot of associate grant writer and marketing and social media specialist Hannah Mel

 Hannah Melendy: Hannah is a Grant Writer and Communications Specialist at MJH Grants. Hannah received her bachelor’s degree in Marketing, with a minor in English from UMass, Amherst. 


After her sister was diagnosed with Autism, Hannah became dedicated to educating herself and others about ASD. Working for a small Autism center, Hannah gai

 Hannah Melendy: Hannah is a Grant Writer and Communications Specialist at MJH Grants. Hannah received her bachelor’s degree in Marketing, with a minor in English from UMass, Amherst. 


After her sister was diagnosed with Autism, Hannah became dedicated to educating herself and others about ASD. Working for a small Autism center, Hannah gained a newfound appreciation for societal differences and how communities can work together to support neurodivergent individuals. Taking this experience into the world of higher education, Hannah gained important skills in marketing and communications. She is excited to continue assisting communities by using her passion for writing to collaborate on work that supports, teaches, and benefits others. 


Hannah enjoys reading historical fiction, drawing, and exploring new places. 

Professional headshot of associate grant writer Katharine Axon

 Katharine Axon is an Associate Grant Writer at MJH Grants, who received her bachelor's degree in English from the UMass, Amherst, specializing in Creative Writing, Technical Writing, and Medieval Literature, with a minor in Sociology. 


As an Intern at a food pantry in Western Mass, Katharine gained first-hand experience with the amount of

 Katharine Axon is an Associate Grant Writer at MJH Grants, who received her bachelor's degree in English from the UMass, Amherst, specializing in Creative Writing, Technical Writing, and Medieval Literature, with a minor in Sociology. 


As an Intern at a food pantry in Western Mass, Katharine gained first-hand experience with the amount of work and resources needed to run a nonprofit. This experience, along with her love of writing in all forms, led her to MJH Grants. Katharine is excited to help nonprofits reach their funding goals through grant writing. 


In her free time, Katharine loves to read, draw, and go rock climbing. 


If you're a nonprofit organization, large or small, we can help you find grant opportunities, develop a strategy, and craft proposals that will help you win grants.   


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