CreativeBridge Coalition

Bill Bodine and Dan Marshall share a lifelong passion for music and its transformative effects. During a recent 30-year reunion of their Youngstown, OH based-band, Brainchild, Bill and Dan worked to find an appropriate non-profit to benefit from the band's performance. Although they had pursued divergent careers in music and academia, respectively, they thoroughly enjoyed their collaboration on this project and vowed to work together on other endeavors.

After identifying a need for well-conceived, effective music programs that met the needs of young children and children with special needs, they focused their energies on creating a non-profit organization. The result is CreativeBridge Coalition. Today, CBC applies a unique blend of knowledge and insight drawn from the music and academic worlds to create truly remarkable coalitions dedicated to changing the lives of children through music.

CBC proudly expands its talent base with the addition of
Becky Antworth and Linda Wellendorf

BECKY ANTWORTH, Director of Resource Development

In her capacity as "grants guru", Becky researches and reaches out to CBC grant prospects and sponsors, develops grant proposals and sponsorship packages, provides general resource development support and consultation, and, occasionally, offers a bit of comic relief to help guide CBC through the strenuous grant-seeking terrain.

A full-time professional grant writer and the founder of Hired Gun Writing LLC, Ms. Antworth provides comprehensive grant management and resource development support for nonprofit organizations and public agencies throughout the United States. With an extensive background in research, writing and the nonprofit industry, Becky is skilled at creating compelling, targeted proposals that illustrate her clients' strengths and gain the confidence of reviewers. Throughout her career, Becky has secured millions of dollars in funding for dozens of organizations from both private foundations and government sources.

A member of the American Association of Grant Professionals and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Ms. Antworth has further volunteered over 150 hours of service to organizations in need. Learn more about her by visiting Hired Gun Writing's website at www.hiredgunwriting.com.

LINDA WELLENDORF, Director of Communications

Linda has joined forces with CreativeBridge Coalition as our "communications czar". In an effort by CBC to develop a stronger public presence, Linda will direct her energies toward increasing our social media fan base, keeping our supporters informed of ongoing and future programs, and developing a viable and sustainable donor base critical to our continued growth. As a communications contact person, she welcomes interaction with our supporters and also hopes to create a volunteer network integral to a solid fundraising plan.
A CPA licensed in the State of Ohio, Ms. Wellendorf has operated her own public accounting firm for years and is experienced in the areas of business organization, start-up and management, tax consulting and preparation, and representation before the Internal Revenue Service. A graduate of Youngstown State University with a B.A. in Business Administration, Linda maintains an active presence in the Mahoning Valley through her involvement in numerous professional, cultural and volunteer organizations.

We welcome Linda to the CreativeBridge family, and invite you to contact her with any thoughts or comments via email at lindaw@cbridgec.org.