David M. Holmes

Dave Holmes is Network Engagement Manager for Candid, based at Candid’s Midwest office.  He conducts national public and contract trainings virtually, and coordinates data services and training for midwest partners, including community foundations and Funding Information Network members. He returned to the Foundation Center (now Candid) in 2015 from a position as senior consultant at Grants Plus, writing grants and doing research for a variety of large and small nonprofit clients. In his initial nine-year tenure with Foundation Center, Dave served in various roles, including regional training specialist, interim director of Foundation Center – Cleveland, and director of capacity and leadership development.

Earlier in his career, Dave served as a program officer for the Stocker Foundation in Lorain, Ohio, and as the director of grants and prospect research at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. He is a current board member of Joel’s Place for Children and a former board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Cleveland Chapter, and of Joyful Noise Music School. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, an MA from Villanova University, and an MLIS from Kent State University.