About Us
Melanie R. Negrin officially registered Merocuné Marketing in January 2006, but she began sharing her business development, marketing, and fund development skills long before then.
Melanie's love of community service started in high school as a member of the S.M.I.L.E. Club (Students Making Individuals Lives Easier), then progressed to leadership in Circle K International the collegiate level of global service organization Kiwanis International. Later in her professional career, leadership in Kiwanis connected her with several local nonprofits, and Melanie joined the Board of Directors for El Primer Paso, a preschool for primarily Hispanic families. Seeing the ins and outs of the organization first as a board member, and then as a parent, she was hooked.
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Our Values
We are a company founded on strong values. They influence all that we are and all that we do.
- Authenticity: We will be open and honest, true to ourselves and we will encourage you to be the same. We follow the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice established by the Grant Professionals Association (GPA).
- Shared Passion: We specialize in serving social entrepreneurs and nonprofits because we get energized by your passion for creating change and making a positive difference. During our working relationship, we'll share that passion.
- Servant Leadership: For us, providing leadership in positively impacting the community - be it local, national, or global - is a defining aspect of our company culture. We build bridges between sectors to make the once improbable possible.
- Lifelong Learning: In every endeavor, we believe there is an opportunity to learn and an opportunity to teach. We seek out challenges and grow with every experience. We will bring that ongoing curiosity to your project, learning everything we can about your specialty, your history, your current challenges and goals, your staff, and the people that you serve.
- Balance: As entrepreneurs ourselves, we know how difficult it can sometimes be to balance your business life with family, friends, and other personal pursuits. We will respect all aspects of life and maintain a balance among them.
