David Melvin
Founder | S.A.V.E. FOUNDATION INC.
Dual 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Nonprofit Leadership
Founder Profile
David Melvin is the Founder of S.A.V.E. FOUNDATION INC., a dual-entity nonprofit structure supporting charitable and educational programming through a 501(c)(3) and advocacy and civic-engagement work through a 501(c)(4).
His work focuses on connecting people with practical resources, strengthening communities, supporting veterans and people experiencing housing instability, expanding social work education and community advocacy, and building transparent nonprofit systems designed for public benefit.
S.A.V.E. Foundation Leadership
- Founded and developed S.A.V.E. FOUNDATION INC. and its dual 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) organizational structure.
- Leads organizational planning, governance development, community-resource initiatives, volunteer development, fundraising strategy, communications, and partnership development.
- Develops public-facing resources addressing social work education, veterans and community support, homelessness prevention, mental health resources, legal-resource navigation, civic engagement, and voter resources.
- Promotes transparency, accessible resource navigation, community participation, and service-oriented nonprofit leadership.
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver)
Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW)
In Progress | Expected 2028
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Planned following completion of BSSW
Military Service
United States Air Force
Honorably Discharged Veteran
Emergency Management Training
National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)
FEMA Independent Study Program
22 Completed Independent Study Courses
- IS-100.c — Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
- IS-120.c — An Introduction to Exercises
- IS-200.c — Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
- IS-230.e — Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- IS-235.c — Emergency Planning
- IS-240.c — Leadership and Influence
- IS-241.c — Decision Making and Problem Solving
- IS-242.c — Effective Communication
- IS-244.b — Developing and Managing Volunteers
- IS-245.c — Introduction to the Federal Priorities and Allocations System
- IS-288.a — The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management
- IS-289 — Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Overview
- IS-315.a — CERT and the Incident Command System (ICS)
- IS-366.a — Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters
- IS-393.b — Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
- IS-700.b — An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-706 — NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid — An Introduction
- IS-800.d — National Response Framework, An Introduction
- IS-1000 — Public Assistance Program and Eligibility
- IS-1300.a — Introduction to Continuity
- IS-2200 — Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
- IS-2901 — Introduction to Community Lifelines
FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS)
Certificate of Achievement
Completed October 25, 2026
Training & Professional Development
Selected training completed by David Melvin.
Suicide Prevention
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper
QPR Institute
1-hour training
Completed October 24, 2026
View certificate(PDF, opens in a new tab)Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Completed October 24, 2026
View certificate(PDF, opens in a new tab)Early Childhood Trauma
Trauma Training for Early Childhood (TTEC)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
4.0 continuing education credits
Completed October 24, 2026
View certificate(PDF, opens in a new tab)Childhood Trauma Foundations
The 12 Core Concepts: An Online Interactive Course
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Lessons 1–4 completed · 105 minutes total
Completed October 24, 2026
Training listed reflects David Melvin's individual professional development and does not constitute clinical licensure or organizational accreditation.
Selected Leadership & Professional Experience
Electrician
2014–2018Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) / International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Denver, Colorado
- Commercial and residential electrical experience including conduit, wire pulling, fire-alarm systems, blueprint interpretation, government job sites, service/panel work, lighting, security systems, construction, remodeling, estimating/bids, consulting, and automation.
Fitness Director & Striking Coach
2010–2016Primal F.I.T. Muay Thai Academy
- Led combat-fitness, boxing, Muay Thai, striking, grappling, and joint-lock instruction.
Fitness Manager
2008–2010Bally Total Fitness
Director of Investigations / Collections
2002–2010J.A.G. Inc.
Regional Collections Supervisor
1998–2001NEXTEL
Additional Professional Experience
- Sales Consultant — CenturyLink (formerly Qwest), 2001–2002
- Credit & Collections Analyst / Collections Specialist — J.C. Penney / Chrysler Financial, 1998–2000
Selected Credentials
Firearms Instruction & Safety
- NRA Certified Instructor #14-606-1813
- Pistol
- Personal Protection
- Chief Range Safety Officer
Additional Credentials
- Mentor
- Paralegal
- Muay Thai Instructor Certification
- Medical Assistant Diploma
- EMT-P
- Notary
- TWIC
David's broader professional background includes nonprofit development, mentoring and consulting, skilled trades and electrical work, investigations and collections, fitness management, combat-fitness and Muay Thai/striking instruction, sales, supervisory leadership, and community advocacy.
Community & Leadership Focus
Founder Profile & Credentials
Learn more about the background, education, emergency-management training, professional credentials, and leadership experience of S.A.V.E. Foundation Founder David Melvin.
Leadership Through Transparency
S.A.V.E. Foundation is committed to responsible governance, transparency, public accountability, and clear separation of its charitable and advocacy activities.