Mary Burruss is a nonprofit strategist, grant writer, fundraising consultant, and children's book author who brings together strategy, creativity, and storytelling to make a meaningful difference.

As the founder of The Greater Good Consulting Group, Mary helps small and midsized nonprofits turn compelling missions into funded realities. Through fundraising strategy, grant writing, and organizational development, she equips mission-driven organizations with the tools, resources, and confidence to build sustainable support and expand their impact.

With decades of experience working across arts and culture, education, historic preservation, environmental initiatives, and child and family advocacy, Mary understands the importance of connecting a meaningful mission with a compelling story.

Beyond her consulting work, Mary is also a children's book author whose stories encourage curiosity, imagination, and a deeper connection with the natural world. Her debut book, Hooray for Goats!, reflects her passion for environmental awareness and making sustainability engaging for young readers and their grown-ups.

Whether helping nonprofits strengthen their missions or inspiring the next generation through storytelling, Mary's work is rooted in one belief: good stories and meaningful ideas have the power to make a difference.