Emily Bachar

Associate, Strategic Services

Favorite inspirational quote:

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make”

— Jane Goodall

Pronouns: She/her

Area of expertise: Development operations, corporate partnerships, CRM systems, project management, event planning/fundraising

Causes I’m most passionate about: Mental health access and equity, animal welfare, and climate action/environmental sustainability

My fundraising story: After completing my Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship, I began my fundraising career at Upward Bound House, a nonprofit dedicated to ending family homelessness in the Los Angeles area. I supported development operations, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, and fundraising events, which shaped my commitment to helping nonprofits grow their capacity and deepen their impact.

Why I care about helping nonprofits grow: I’m inspired by the incredible work nonprofits do to address the world’s greatest challenges, and I love being part of the process of helping organizations build capacity, unlock their potential, and move their missions forward.

Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, reading, concerts, and hanging out with my dog

Unusual talent: Crossword puzzles (and any other NYT word games)