Executive Bios

Linda Procopio
With many years as a professional non-profit administrator, as well as decades of volunteer experience on development and fundraising boards, Linda has a true understanding of the players in fundraising activities. Linda taught fundraising for the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs & Department of Commerce, and has given grantwriting workshops for the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations for the last 3 years. Linda worked in both print and electronic advertising to round out the skills needed to successfully launch an effective fundraising campaign. Her record of grant writing successes, her reputation for sincerity and integrity, and her connections in various foundation and funding sources bring real value to her proposals.

linda@procopiofundraising.com
570.648.2866

Eric Davis
Eric is a member of the PA Bar Association and a partner in Fried-Davis, Attorneys at Law. With a JD (Juris Doctorate), and an MBA (Masters of Business Administration) from the University of Pittsburgh, and a B.S. (Bachelor of Sciences) degree from the Pennsylvania State University (along with various other academic certifications in finance and technology), Eric offers a unique combination of technical knowledge, business acumen, and superb writing skill.

eric@procopiofundraising.com
412.370.7587

Stacey Papa
Stacey joins the Procopio grantwriting team with a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Stacey's business experience with start ups and her legal experience with non-profits combine with an extensive background in the creative and performing arts to bring a unique perspective to your fundraising efforts.

stacey@procopiofundraising.com
412.521.2960

Daniel Corbett
Dan has a B.S. in Journalism from Ohio University and is currently pursuing a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. His formal training as a journalist and his experience working in both print and broadcast media make him a valuable asset to Procopio and Associates. When working with a nonprofit client, Dan brings to bear a creative vision, strong writing skills, and a steadfast commitment to meeting each of the client's goals.

dan@fried-davis.com
412.414.4911 ext 29

Susan McLaughlin
Susan McLaughlin joins the Procopio grantwriting team with a B.A. in Communications and English Writing and an M.B.A with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh. Susan's business experience includes work in the arts and with social services organizations. Her experience also includes work on the boards of several performing arts companies and health organizations, spearheading marketing, fundraising and special events planning.

smclaughlin@zoominternet.net
412.414.4911

Dara Kusic
Currently a doctoral candidate at Drexel University in Philosophy, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dara has been committed to working with non-profits since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Urban Studies. At the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis, she developed and implemented alumni relations and capital improvement programs. She also has earned a M.S. from the University of Pittsburgh in Computer Engineering. Dara focuses on bringing principles of design and technical experience to fundraising campaigns.

dkusic@procopiofundraising.com
412.802.0231

Jake Davis
With the unique ability to see all the possibilities, Jake Davis conducts the thorough Foundation Database Research that defines the 'universe' of possible grantmakers for each of our clients. Jake's extensive IRS-990 research experience has honed a dead-on knack for knowing what dollar request level will appeal to any foundation, allowing our clients the competitive advantage of making the appropriate grant request to the foundations most likely to respond positively.

jdavis@procopiofundraising.com
570.672.2266

Arlene Wilcock
Arlene, a former chemist with the federal government, has a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers, the State University of NJ, and runs her own web-based solutions company with a client base developed largely through her affiliations with the United Methodist Church. Arlene brings an expertise in faith-based giving to the P&AF team.

awilcock@aocs.us
717.872.2907

Barbara Wirth
Barbara holds a BS Degree in Home Economics with a concentration in Child and Family Services from Mansfield University. She brings over 30 years of work experience in various human services environments and 5 years of grants writing knowledge to her P&AF assignments.

wirth3@verizon.net
570.374.7025

Karen Mauss
Karen graduated from Shippensburg University in 1989 with a degree in public relations and journalism, working as a technical writer and training coordinator, and for the last 4 years in fund development in the nonprofit arena, specializing in grantwriting.

kkmauss@embarqmail.com
717.285.3425