Partnership-Driven
Consulting Firm
Providing Experienced
Fundraising Guidance
With particular strength in major gifts, board engagement, and capital campaigns, we offer tailored support to meet the unique needs, culture, and goals
of nonprofits and faith communities.
Our work strengthens strategies, expands impact, and builds sustainable long‑term growth.
A True Partner
We begin by listening—gaining an understanding of where your organization is today and where you aspire to go. From there, we collaborate with your team to design a clear, actionable plan that strengthens internal capacity, and advances your mission.
We work alongside your staff and volunteer leaders, leveraging institutional knowledge to shape fundraising direction.
Because the most successful fundraising is rooted in authentic relationships, we equip your team to ask with confidence, ensuring staff and volunteers feel ready to carry out meaningful donor conversations.
Testimonials
Artistic Director
Emily brings joyful enthusiasm, strategic clarity, and organizational excellence to every facet of her work. She brings out the best in those around her. Her ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-functionally, and deliver results was unmatched.
Elissa
Gianna
Emily is a great partner to collaborate
with to execute campaigns and achieve
institutional priorities.
I could not recommend Emily enough.
Marketing ManagerMajor Gifts Program OfficerMeryl
Emily made me feel confident and passionate
about moving forward in my professional
development. I feel grateful to have worked
under such a strong professional leader and
know the skills she has taught me will be used
throughout my career.
Capacity Building
Assessment of current fundraising and donor data to inform strategy and tackle obstacles head-on.
Major Donors
Program development to help cultivate and secure larger donations.
Capital Campaigns
Planning and ongoing strategic counsel;
training and engagement of key campaign volunteers.
Donor Engagement
Donor analysis and directional planning, message training, pitch workshops.
Personalized guidance to help grow internal capacity and build pipelines.
Board Engagement
Training and support to shift volunteer leadership into a culture
of philanthropy.
Annual Giving
Get in Touch
emily@empowered-philanthropy.com
(703) 594-7210
