About Emily

Founder of Catalyst Nonprofit Coaching
Executive Director of Charleston Hope

Mom of 5

NICE TO MEET YOU

Hi, I’m Emily 👋

I know what it feels like to sit in front of a blank grant application and think, “Where do I even start?”

Over a decade ago, I started my first nonprofit with nothing but a vision and a lot of questions. Since then, I’ve:

Founded and grown Charleston Hope, a nonprofit serving thousands of students with mental health and social-emotional support.
Helped launch three other thriving nonprofits in the U.S.
Secured over $1.7 million in grant funding for nonprofits just like yours.

But here’s the thing—I didn’t figure it out overnight. I wasted hours Googling, writing bad drafts, and learning through trial and error. I know firsthand how overwhelming grant writing feels in the beginning.

That’s why I created Catalyst Nonprofit Coaching and my course, Funding Your Mission: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Grant Writing Success.

Why I Do This

Nonprofit leaders like you are doing incredible work in your communities. But too many give up on grants because the process feels too intimidating or out of reach.

My mission is to change that. I believe every nonprofit—no matter its size—should have the tools, confidence, and clarity to secure the funding it needs to thrive.

How I Can Help You

Through my self-paced course and coaching programs, I’ll help you:

✅ Know if your nonprofit is truly “grant ready” (and what to do if not).
✅ Build a reusable grant template that saves you hours.
✅ Identify the right grants for your mission (no more scattershot applying).
✅ Write compelling, funder-focused answers—even if you don’t love writing.
✅ Develop budgets and logic models that funders will love.
✅ Simplify the entire process with AI tools that build confidence instead of confusion.

Whether you start with the $299 course or join my coaching program, you’ll walk away with the skills and systems to finally feel confident about grants—and start winning them.

Want More Support?

If you’re looking for accountability, community, and deeper guidance, my Six-Week Group Coaching Program might be the perfect fit. You’ll join 5 other nonprofit leaders walking through the course together, with:

Weekly group coaching sessions where I walk you through the material and answer your questions
Peer support from leaders who “get it”
Personal review of your coursework by me—including feedback on your grant template so you leave with a polished, funder-ready application

📩 Interested? Send me an email at [email protected] to learn more. Spots are limited.

It's a Proven System!

Since launching Funding Your Mission: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Grant Writing Success and my coaching programs, my clients have already secured over $100,000 in grant funding since February. From first-time grant writers who never thought they could win, to seasoned leaders who finally found a strategic system that works, these wins prove that with the right roadmap and support, nonprofits of all sizes can unlock new levels of funding.

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