Your mission deserves more
than good
intentions.

I partner with edtech companies and education nonprofits as a fractional communications and fundraising executive — bringing 15+ years of results to the work that matters most.

Let's Work Together

What we can build together…

Fundraising & Development

From first proposal to multi-year funding strategy — I build the grant infrastructure and donor relationships to grow revenue sustainably.

$20K → $1M+ grant growth over six years for one partner.

Strategic Communications

Thought leadership campaigns, media relations, crisis communications — deployed with purpose across every channel that matters to your audience.

~200 media placements and 652M reach from a single campaign.

Community & Digital Strategy

I build the digital infrastructure, content rhythm, and engagement strategies that turn audiences into long-term advocates for your work.

37,000+ educator network built and led statewide.

Real results, across the education landscape.

From a documentary that changed the national conversation on teacher pay to a teletherapy company reaching hundreds of millions — the work looks different every time. The goal is always the same.

Ready to move your mission
forward?

I work with a select number of partners each year so I can show up fully for each one. If you're building something that matters in education — I'd love to hear from you.

emily@emilywdavis.com

I typically respond within 1–2 business days.

  • "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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