In her work with Dunleavy & Associates, Kelly Belmonte leads diverse teams of creative professionals in raising awareness, building relationships, increasing engagement, and developing resources in support of mission-focused organizations in the areas of education, health and wellness, and youth development. Kelly has designed and launched numerous effective communications strategies strengthening engagement of existing stakeholders and building new constituencies. Her capacity-building support for clients includes annual appeals, e-newsletters and other donor communication pieces; foundation research and grant writing; donor database development and maintenance; development assessment and coaching; naming gifts; case statement development; campaign collateral; alumni relations; event-based fundraising; and corporate event sponsorship. A published author, Kelly holds a BA in English Literature from Gordon College and an MS in Business Management from New England College.