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About Us
Our Mission
Navigating funding shouldn’t require privilege, insider knowledge, or guesswork.
Scaffina gives underestimated teams the structure, strategy, and support to confidently pursue funding. With 1:1 expert assistance, AI-backed workspaces, and equity at the core, we help nonprofits and certified small businesses move from doubt to action — and from overlooked to fully funded.
Our Business
Why We Exist
To close the equity gap in funding by giving every nonprofit and certified small business the confidence, tools, and support to compete—and win.
What We Do
We empower nonprofits and certified small businesses to move from funding chaos to clarity with AI-guided tools, expert support, and a platform built for equity and ease.
How We Do It
By blending deep industry expertise, personalized expert support, and AI-powered tools into one structured platform for funding success.
Scaffina supports internal teams and the grant professionals they hire — so no one starts from scratch.
Our Team
Natalie Poindexter
Mercedes P. - Managing Grant Specialist
Mercedes P. - Managing Grant Specialist
Natalie Poindexter is a visionary entrepreneur and equity champion in public health, business, and community impact. Founder of NPI Consulting House in Austin, she blends her Master’s in Public Health and Certified Health Education Specialist credentials with over a decade of hands-on experience to empower mission-driven organizations and
Natalie Poindexter is a visionary entrepreneur and equity champion in public health, business, and community impact. Founder of NPI Consulting House in Austin, she blends her Master’s in Public Health and Certified Health Education Specialist credentials with over a decade of hands-on experience to empower mission-driven organizations and communities worldwide.
In just three years, she has helped secure nearly $7 million in grants, contributing to a career total of over $19 million in funding. She is also the co-founder of Convergence at SXSW 2024, a global initiative designed to turn transactional networking into authentic, transformative connection.
A recognized thought leader and speaker, Natalie has appeared alongside figures like Mark Cuban and U.S. SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman, inspiring audiences to take bold action toward equity and inclusion.
Mercedes P. - Managing Grant Specialist
Mercedes P. - Managing Grant Specialist
Mercedes P. - Managing Grant Specialist
Mercedes holds an M.A. in Human Dimensions of Organizations from the University of Texas Austin and a B.A. in Business Management with an HR emphasis from Kansas State University. She specializes in qualitative research, grant writing, business strategy, and change management.
With extensive experience in the non-profit sector, Mercedes h
Mercedes holds an M.A. in Human Dimensions of Organizations from the University of Texas Austin and a B.A. in Business Management with an HR emphasis from Kansas State University. She specializes in qualitative research, grant writing, business strategy, and change management.
With extensive experience in the non-profit sector, Mercedes has dedicated her career to social justice and equity-driven work, particularly serving underserved communities in education reform and civic engagement. She has partnered with leading organizations including the Austin Area Urban League, Austin Public Health, United Way, and The Truth Telling Project.
Mercedes holds professional certificates in Family Engagement from Harvard Graduate School of Education and Project Management from PMI Institute. Her expertise encompasses developing education programs, managing community engagement strategies, facilitating strategic planning, and conducting mixed-method research.
Gavin T. - Communications Specialist
Mercedes P. - Managing Grant Specialist
Gavin T. - Communications Specialist
Gavin is a communication professor and consultant specializing in organizational communication, conflict resolution, and training development. With a Master's in Communication Studies and certificates in Corporate Communication, Training, and Mediation, he brings extensive expertise in helping organizations optimize their operations and c
Gavin is a communication professor and consultant specializing in organizational communication, conflict resolution, and training development. With a Master's in Communication Studies and certificates in Corporate Communication, Training, and Mediation, he brings extensive expertise in helping organizations optimize their operations and communication practices.His work focuses on developing instructional materials and SOPs, coaching effective presentation delivery, navigating conflict resolution, and conducting research-based assessments of business practices. Gavin has coached over 750 students on persuasive and informative speaking and has partnered with both for-profit and non-profit organizations to improve their operational effectiveness.Gavin's approach combines strategic communication guidance, professional development, and evidence-based solutions to build stronger, more effective teams.