W H O W E A R E
Helping Mission-Driven Organizations Build Capacity, Access Funding, and Expand Impact
Neighborhoods to Nations National Grant Center (NTN)
is a national consulting and technical assistance organization helping faith-based and community-serving organizations turn vision into sustainable impact. For more than 25 years, we have worked alongside leaders to identify and secure funding, strengthen organizational capacity, navigate complex government systems, maintain compliance, and build programs positioned for long-term success. Our work extends far beyond grant writing. NTN supports organizations throughout the full lifecycle of growth and funding—from assessing readiness and developing funding strategies to securing grants and contracts, implementing programs, strengthening fiscal and operational systems, measuring outcomes, and planning for sustainability. We believe strong organizations build stronger communities. That is why our goal is not simply to help organizations win funding, but to help them build the infrastructure, partnerships, knowledge, and capacity necessary to use those resources well and create lasting change.
Meet Our Team
SCOTT WEAD
President | Grant Strategist | Organizational Development Consultant
Scott Wead is President of Neighborhoods to Nations National Grant Center, where he helps faith-based organizations, nonprofits, schools, and community agencies strengthen capacity, secure funding, and expand their impact. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Scott has worked with organizations across the United States and internationally to develop sustainable funding strategies, navigate complex government and private funding opportunities, and build systems that support long-term growth. His work has contributed to more than $410 million in grant funding awarded to mission-driven organizations serving vulnerable populations and communities in need. Scott brings a practical, relationship-driven approach to helping leaders transform vision into sustainable programs, stronger organizations, and measurable community impact.
DR. ARIAL MOORE, Ph.D.
Grant Strategist | Federal Grant Reviewer | Program Development Consultant
Dr. Arial Moore is a nationally recognized grant strategist, federal grant writer and reviewer, evaluator, and nonprofit executive with extensive experience helping organizations secure funding, strengthen programs, and maximize community impact. With expertise spanning the full grant lifecycle, she provides strategic guidance in opportunity identification, proposal development, program design, implementation, compliance, evaluation, reporting, and sustainability. Dr. Moore has particular experience with federally funded initiatives in youth development, adolescent and maternal health, anti-human trafficking, housing and homelessness, transitional living, workforce development, and human services. Her firsthand experience as both a grant recipient and program operator allows her to combine funding expertise with practical implementation strategies that help organizations build sustainable programs and achieve measurable results.
MARILYN ARLEDGE
Fiscal & Compliance Specialist | Policy Development Consultant
Marilyn Arledge specializes in fiscal compliance, grant technical support, and organizational policy development for faith-based and nonprofit organizations. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from California State University, Long Beach, bringing a strong analytical foundation to her work. Her experience includes supporting grant applications and developing fiscal policies, personnel handbooks, and other essential organizational documents designed to strengthen grant readiness and compliance with federal requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200. At NTN, Marilyn helps organizations establish the policies, procedures, and internal systems necessary to responsibly manage grant funding, meet compliance expectations, and build a strong foundation for sustainable growth.
NANCIAN MUNOZ
Education & Literacy Specialist | Grant Writer | Program Development Consultant
Nancian Muñoz is an educational leader, Reading Specialist, and grant writer with more than 18 years of experience supporting schools, churches, and community organizations. Currently serving as a principal, Nancian brings extensive experience in instructional leadership, literacy development, schoolwide academic systems, grant-funded initiatives, and research-driven educational practices. She also brings a unique understanding of faith-based community leadership through her experience growing up in ministry and serving alongside her husband as pastors of Elevate Church. With a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Nancian helps NTN partners strengthen educational programs, develop organizational capacity, pursue funding opportunities, and create effective systems that improve outcomes for the children, families, and communities they serve.
ALTON BURTON J.D.
Contracting Specialist | Legal & Compliance Consultant
Alton Burton is a contracting and compliance professional with a multidisciplinary background in legal research, organizational consulting, and technical assistance. He holds a Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law and has professional experience in legal research and writing, document preparation, case management, contracting, onboarding, accreditation, certification, and regulatory compliance. His consulting work includes providing hands-on support to healthcare and social service organizations as they navigate complex contracting requirements, documentation, compliance processes, and operational systems. At NTN, Alton applies his legal training and contracting experience to help organizations interpret requirements, strengthen internal processes, manage complex documentation, and successfully navigate contracting and compliance environments.
Our Board of Directors
NTN is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors who provide leadership, governance, and strategic oversight in support of our mission. Drawing on diverse professional experience, our Board helps ensure NTN remains accountable, sustainable, and focused on meaningful impact as we continue to grow and serve communities.
DAVE & RUSCELL PAVLIN
Chairman of the Board and CEO
Dave Pavlin brings valuable leadership and business experience as the co-founder and former owner of Therapy Support, Inc., a specialty medical equipment company serving patients and partners throughout the Midwest.
BURL & THERESA EVANS
Secretary
Burl Evans brings extensive business and technology experience to the Board, with a professional background specializing in project management and content creation for IT professionals.
MARK & CINDEE HEATH
Treasurer
Mark and Cindee Heath bring a wealth of experience in business, education, counseling, and board service. Their combined backgrounds include leadership in property development and management, as well as service on professional, educational, and faith-based boards.