Meet the Team

Katie Appold

Executive Director

Katie’s professional experience includes over fifteen years of marketing and leadership in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. She has earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Grand Valley State University and later completed a Master’s of Public Administration with an emphasis in Nonprofit Leadership. Under Katie’s leadership, nonprofit organizations have developed new programs related to free healthcare, affordable and accessible housing and literacy programs for K-12 students. In her first Executive Director role, Katie increased the annual revenue of the organization she led by 300% and received the top grant prize in the nation for affordable housing through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. As a volunteer, Katie co-chaired the fundraising cabinet for Imagination Station 2.0, an accessible play-space in Grand Haven, MI. The campaign exceeded the goal by 30% and recruited over 1,000 volunteers for a “community build” of the play-space which took place over one week in 2018.

Cara Godlesky

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Cara graduated from the University of Alabama in 2018 where she studied pubic relations with a concentration in nonprofit management. She considers herself a lifelong learner, and loves to branch out and acquire new skills. Cara’s favorite hobbies include looking for arrowheads, fishing and hunting, and participating in any outdoor recreational activities.

Delaney Mullennix

Director of Partnerships

Delaney has a record of building relationships across for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Her experience in the charitable sector includes a master’s degree in nonprofit management and administration from Grand Valley State University, where she served on the executive board of the Nonprofit Professionals Graduate Student Organization and provided voluntary service to several organizations. Before joining the team at Do More Good & Nonprofit Hub, she assisted a neuropsychological institute in developing a network of over 1,000 referring sources, nearly doubling its value of services provided and acquired a top care provider designation from the Grand Rapids community for three consecutive years.

Delaney is an alumna of Michigan DECA and serves as a competitive event judge to help evaluate marketing and customer relation skills of high school students. She is currently a Heart of West Michigan United Way Young Leaders Society board member. In her free time, you can find her on another adventure, volunteering for a good cause, and exploring the great outdoors.

Kayleigh Fongers

Communications Coordinator

Kayleigh Fongers is the communications coordinator for Nonprofit Hub & Do More Good, having joined the team shortly after the merger. She oversees blog posts, social media, and other content creation. Kayleigh graduated from Calvin College (now Calvin University) with a BA in Writing. She has a background in journalism and a heart for nonprofit work.

Haley Whitmore

Nonprofit Leadership Internr

Haley Whitmore is currently a senior at Hope College studying political science, although she is no stranger to the nonprofit space. While completing her Girl Scout Gold Award in high school, Haley sparked a social mental health movement called We Stand Together. This led her to New York where she advocated for mental health public policy reform in front of the United Nations. Haley has also spoken nationwide, inspiring young girls to embrace who they are while promoting positive mental health in order to better impact the world. She plans to earn a Master’s in Public Administration to continue work in the nonprofit sector.

Bill McKendry

Founding Member / Board President

A veteran marketer, speaker, and messaging expert for nonprofit causes, Bill is the founder and chairman of Do More Good as well as the founder and chief creative officer of HAVEN | a creative hub. Recognized in 1999 when he headed Hanon McKendry as the top professional nationally doing cause marketing work by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and inducted into AAF’s Hall of Achievement, Bill has cultivated a reputation as an expert in key success principles for nonprofit marketing and communications.

Anne Kendra

Photographer / Owner LOVE of Michigan LLC

A veteran marketer, speaker, and messaging expert for nonprofit causes, Bill is the founder and chairman of Do More Good as well as the founder and chief creative officer of HAVEN | a creative hub. Recognized in 1999 when he headed Hanon McKendry as the top professional nationally doing cause marketing work by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and inducted into AAF’s Hall of Achievement, Bill has cultivated a reputation as an expert in key success principles for nonprofit marketing and communications.

Craig Clark

Owner / Clark Communications

Craig Clark is the owner of Clark Communications, a 14-year old downtown Grand Rapids public relations consulting firm. The recipient of the 2009 Public Relations Professional of the Year award from the West Michigan Public Relations Society of America, Craig has 25 years of professional public relations and marketing experience. Craig has found a variety of creative and intelligent ways to communicate the right message for a variety of clients.

Meghan Heritage

Broker / Owner BlueWest Properties

Meghan Heritage is the creator of the BE Event, a wife, a mother, a Real Estate Brokerage Owner, a daughter, a friend and a connector. Over the past 15 years since graduate school graduation, Meghan has successfully worn many hats. The hat that feels the best currently is helping others to find their true potential and shine their brightest light. The BE Event is the manifestation of Meghan’s heart in desiring to help women connect, relate and move toward their goals and aspirations.

Jon Helder

Founder / Owner Clarity Fundraising

Jonathan Helder is the founder and owner of Clarity Fundraising LLC, a nonprofit consulting firm based in Grand Rapids. Clarity’s purpose is to magnify the mission of its partners by implementing data-based strategies to improve fundraising and organizational effectiveness. Jon founded Clarity so that he could use his experience and know-how to strengthen nonprofit’s missions and bolster their impact on the community. In addition to nearly a decade of proven experience working with small and medium-sized non-profits, Jonathan is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and he holds an Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) from Indiana University’s Lilly School of Philanthropy. He also received his bachelor’s in business and finance from Grand Valley State University. Prior to founding Clarity, Jonathan served as the Advancement Director for All Belong Center for Inclusive Education and as the Development Director for Jubilee Centers International.