OUR TEAM

JENN MCEWEN, PRINCIPAL


Jenn McEwen uses more than a 16 years of practical experience, education and expertise to help nonprofits become more effective in fulfilling their missions. Jenn McEwen’s specialty is creating systems and designing tools that empower nonprofit leaders to execute with excellence, based on sector research and best practices.  Jennifer earned her Master’s Degree from Indiana University’s Lilly School of Philanthropy in 2013. 

Jenn guides nonprofit organizations into a donor-centered approach in fund development that mixes the art of relationship with the science of data management. Jenn McEwen gives nonprofit organizations the practical tools to focus their development efforts in the places that will grow a healthy, balanced fundraising program that produces consistent financial impact. 


Efficient and effective nonprofit strategy is essential to good stewardship of limited resources. Jenn offers practical know-how gained from serving 50+ nonprofit organizations through consultation. This leads to creative solutions that can revolutionize the way a nonprofit organization functions and uses its resources. 


From 2004-2015, Jenn put much of her effort into supporting efforts to end human trafficking, serving as Director of Development and then Chief Operating Officer at Wellspring Living, an anti-trafficking agency in Atlanta, Georgia.  Since 2014, Jenn has been selected each year for a role on the Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Taskforce Management Team.  She also serves on Georgia’s Sexual Assault Response State Expert Committee, since 2018.


Currently, she leverages her skills as a consultant to raise funds successfully for a portfolio of organizations using federal, state and private foundation grant writing, exceptional grant management, prospect research and wealth analytics. 


DEBORAH LUBBE,

LEAD GRANT SPECIALIST

Deborah Lubbe is a high-performing leader offering 13 years of project management and leadership experience with expertise in grant

writing, organizational operations, content creation, and relationship development. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Oglethorpe University and is an active member of the national Grant Professional Association. Deborah resides in Atlanta with her

three children and husband, Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe.

JERROD ELLIS,

LEAD WEALTH ANALYST

Jerrod Ellis is motivated by the belief that people can make a world of difference when they are equipped with the proper tools. In his 10 years of experience, Jerrod has partnered alongside nonprofits to support program development and fundraising initiatives. At McEwen Solutions, Jerrod offers services to a portfolio of agencies as a donor prospect researcher and grants manager. His specialty is analyzing wealth analytic data from publicly accessible information to evaluate a donor’s capacity and likeliness to give. Jerrod is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his Master’s Degree in Nonprofit and Civic Leadership at Drury University in 2020.

MICHELLE ANDERSON,

GRANT SPECIALIST

Michelle Anderson has a diverse professional background within the criminal justice and victim services arenas - having worked in the fields of corrections, victim advocacy, state government, and nonprofits. Since 2011, she has worked exclusively in the anti-trafficking field. Her experience with grants at the state and federal levels in both writing competitive applications and evaluating applications submitted from service providers is an invaluable asset to clients. She earned a Master’s Degree with a research focus on human trafficking from Georgia State University’s School of Policy Studies in 2013.

JAKE KING,

WEALTH ANALYST

Jake King is an Atlanta native with a background operating in IT project management. His deep knowledge of data management, data mining and tech platforms gives him the tools he needs to provide thorough and thoughtful wealth analysis and prospect research to aid clients in identifying and connecting with the donors who can make the biggest impact on their fundraising goals. 

DEBORAH LUBBE,

LEAD GRANT MANAGER

Deborah Lubbe is a high-performing leader offering 13 years of project management and leadership experience with expertise in grant

writing, organizational operations, content creation, and relationship development. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Oglethorpe University and is an active member of the national Grant Professional Association. Deborah resides in Atlanta with her

three children and husband, Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe.

JERROD ELLIS,

LEAD WEALTH ANALYST


Jerrod Ellis is motivated by the belief that people can make a world of difference when they are equipped with the proper tools. In his 10 years of experience, Jerrod has partnered alongside nonprofits to support program development and fundraising initiatives. At McEwen Solutions, Jerrod offers services to a portfolio of agencies as a donor prospect researcher and grants manager. His specialty is analyzing wealth analytic data from publicly accessible information to evaluate a donor’s capacity and likeliness to give. Jerrod is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his Master’s Degree in Nonprofit and Civic Leadership at Drury University in 2020.

MICHELLE ANDERSON,

GRANT MANAGER


Michelle Anderson has a diverse professional background within the criminal justice and victim services arenas - having worked in the fields of corrections, victim advocacy, state government, and nonprofits. Since 2011, she has worked exclusively in the anti-trafficking field. Her experience with grants at the state and federal levels in both writing competitive applications and evaluating applications submitted from service providers is an invaluable asset to clients. She earned a Master’s Degree with a research focus on human trafficking from Georgia State University’s School of Policy Studies in 2013.

JAKE KING,

WEALTH ANALYST


Jake King is an Atlanta native with a background operating in IT project management. His deep knowledge of data management, data mining and tech platforms gives him the tools he needs to provide thorough and thoughtful wealth analysis and prospect research to aid clients in identifying and connecting with the donors who can make the biggest impact on their fundraising goals.

CLIENT  TESTIMONIALS


Mary Frances Bowley, CEO, Wellspring Living


"It has been an incredible blessing to have McEwen Solutions lead our team in securing grants. Their strong work ethic, collaboration, thoughtful planning

and writing style have increased our funding substantially."


Lisa Wolf, Vice President of Client Experience, Westfall Gold


"When we engage with McEwen Solutions on a project, I rest easy knowing it will be done with excellence! Jenn and her team are true professionals who set out to understand the scope of the project, set expectations for deliverables and timelines and routinely go above and beyond to meet our expectations."


Amy Pauls, Wellspring Nonprofit Resource


"Jenn is a consummate professional with strengths in a variety of areas that are beneficial for non-profit organizations. She has provided excellent guidance for our clients who needed help with their new strategic plan and who wanted to grow their individual donor program beginning with a donor wealth screening. Jenn also has extensive experience with the entire grants process, including complex federal grants. She delivers a quality product within the projected timeframe. Wellspring Nonprofit Resource never hesitates when we have the opportunity to work with Jenn and her team."


Anne Basham, CEO & Founder, Ascend Consulting


"Jenn and her team provide consistently professional and quality products. They have years of experience and proven results in the field, and they are a pleasure to work with."


Ronnie E. Bass, CEO, Someone Cares Inc. of Atlanta


“The McEwen Solutions team has done great work managing some of our grants. I am grateful for the time and dedication they commit to ensuring our needs are met and handled with care.”



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