Elevate Your Impact with Emily W. Davis

Hi, I'm Emily: A fundraising expert, community builder, and innovative strategist dedicated to mission-driven organizations in the education and social impact sectors. With a decade of experience, I have raised over $50 million for K-12 nonprofits and spearheaded impactful initiatives like the California Teachers Summit. My expertise in community engagement and advocacy drives positive change in the education landscape. Join me and let's make a lasting impact on education together!

How I can help

  • Unlock the full potential of your organization with strategic guidance from a former Executive Director with over 15 years of nonprofit experience. I specialize in crafting tailored strategies for organizational success through strategic planning, organizational design, and leadership development. Let's chart a course for your growth and achievement together.

  • Elevate your organization's visibility and engagement with a targeted communications strategy. From customer messaging to audience-expanding marketing initiatives, I bring expertise in both traditional and digital channels. Keep your communities informed and involved through expertly crafted communications on your website, social media, and news outlets.

    Fundraising? Secure the funding your organization deserves with proven strategies. Having raised over $50M for nonprofits, I bring expertise in grant writing and fundraising. Let's work together to develop a winning approach that ensures your organization not only survives but thrives.

  • In today's digital landscape, your online presence is paramount. I specialize in building authentic digital communities that resonate. From current program users to future service recipients, and from organizational networks to potential donors—I can help you cultivate and sustain a thriving digital community that aligns with your mission.

  • Be the voice that matters in your industry with strategic advocacy. Whether it's championing a policy or sharing invaluable insights, I can help your organization stay connected with key audiences. Advocate for your organization's best interests with a seasoned consultant who understands the importance of impactful policy and advocacy efforts.

  • "Emily has deep expertise in the education space and utilized it to help advance our thought leadership pillars and content strategy. From a ways of working perspective, she was a joy to partner with. Emily is able to take large, complex projects and break them down into actionable steps, collaborating strategically throughout the course of her work. She quickly built relationships across the business and was able to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders effectively. She was a great partner in development and execution."

    - Katie Terrones, VP of Marketing at Presence 

  • “Emily’s expertise in crafting impactful proposals and managing grant renewals has been transformative for GRIP. Her ability to align grant opportunities with our mission and create compelling narratives has directly supported our ability to secure funding and serve the community more effectively. Her professionalism, creativity, and strategic thinking are unmatched, making her a key partner in our work.”

    - Ralph Payton, Executive Director of the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program

  • “Emily is an expert at taking ideas and transforming them into a powerful and coherent story, making the grant writing process for our organization much easier! Her creativity and expertise have been invaluable in helping us reach our goals and have enabled us to have more resources to serve our mission.”

    - Christina Ortega, CEO of Mission Bit

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