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Emily Yeager Holty

Saginaw,MI

Summary

Accomplished and mission-driven nonprofit leader with 15 years in the industry, including seven successful years as a CEO, seeking a grant strategist role. Proficient in all stages of the grant lifecycle with expertise in research, creative and technical writing, budgeting and project management. Dedicated to securing essential funding, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, and driving meaningful, sustainable impact in support of the organization's mission.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

President & CEO

CAN Council
04.2019 - 07.2024
  • Grew net fundraising event income by 62% and total revenue by 55% to support $2M+ annual budget
  • Attained $500,000 competitive multi-year federal grant award and multiple state and local grants each year
  • Increased staffing by 41% to support geographical and programmatic growth
  • Expanded advocacy program from representing abused children in two to three counties
  • Envisioned and created the first Mobile Family Resource Center in Michigan to overcome access barriers to services
  • Affiliated three-county regional organization with fourth county within six months of employment
  • Created pandemic business continuity plans to ensure daily operations of all programs

President & CEO

Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum
02.2016 - 09.2018
  • Increased income generated from retail lines of business by 18% - 69%
  • Increased net fundraising event income by 38%
  • Secured grant funding to enhance building security and lighting
  • Led staff of eight successfully increasing museum attendance by 9%
  • Secured grant funding sources, sought fabrication bids and developed workflows for two new exhibits
  • Partnered with charities to provide museum experience to at-risk children while increasing revenue through private, after-hours events

Donor Relations & Public Awareness Manager

CAN Council
07.2013 - 02.2016
  • Helped secure support from local foundations and county Land Bank, contributing to the success of a $3.2M capital campaign
  • Coordinated materials for 120 community members to solicit capital campaign donations and followed-up with prospective donors
  • Managed interior design, furniture, landscape, and donor recognition projects for facility expansion
  • Coordinated and oversaw collaboration with Habitat For Humanity for in-kind construction labor
  • Promoted agency events and program needs contributing to record-setting fundraisers and volunteer recruitment
  • Leveraged relationships with print and broadcast media outlets to support agency needs
  • Wrote and coordinated logistics of year-end appeal

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Northwood University
Midland, MI

Bachelor of Science, With Honors -

University of Michigan
Flint, MI

Skills

  • Grant Writing, Monitoring and Reporting
  • Resource Procurement
  • Project Leadership
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Collaborative Spirit
  • Innovative and Visionary

Volunteer Experience

  • Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center Volunteer, 2024 - current
  • PFLAG Board Member, 2024 - current; Treasurer, 2025
  • Hidden Harvest Trustee, 2014 - 2020
  • Court Appointed Special Advocate, 2003 - 2008, 2021 - 2023

Timeline

President & CEO

CAN Council
04.2019 - 07.2024

President & CEO

Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum
02.2016 - 09.2018

Donor Relations & Public Awareness Manager

CAN Council
07.2013 - 02.2016

Master of Business Administration -

Northwood University

Bachelor of Science, With Honors -

University of Michigan

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