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EMMA A. NULMAN

New York,USA

Summary

Strategic fundraising professional with three years of experience cultivating high-level relationships with foundations, corporations, and major donors. Proven track record of raising $1.8M+ annually through large-scale fundraising initiatives and committee management. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to details, developing compelling cases for support, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Associate, Lawyers Division

UJA-Federation of New York
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Manage and cultivate relationships with key donors, including attorneys, law firms, and corporations, to build increases in annual philanthropic giving.
  • Oversee several notable speaker’s series for New York’s top associates including coordinating speaker engagements, securing venues, and managing a leadership committee of 100+ annual donors.
  • Manage several annual galas with increased dollars including in collaboration with cross-functional teams, leading fundraising strategy for $1.8M+ donor portfolio.

Development Assistant, Lawyers Division

UJA-Federation of New York
New York, NY
01.2023 - 09.2023

• Utilize UJA-Federation databases for searches and giving reports; money processing, and registration.

• Provide key administrative support for key strategic committees and events including logistics coordination, note-taking, material preparation; coordinate briefings, volunteer projects, and annual galas.

• Draft communications and respond to inquiries from law firms and individual attorneys to support the Lawyers Division staff including managing an electronic journal system and firm advertisements.

Co-Chair, Changemakers Federations Professionals

Jewish Federations of North America
New York, NY (Virtual)
02.2025 - Current

Co-founded new initiative to engage young alumni of the Jewish Changemakers Fellowship with hands-on development.

Manage community message board; plan and lead quarterly gatherings for professional development with leaders in the field.

Nonprofit Prospect Researcher

Just Cause Consulting
Chicago, IL (Virtual)
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Research and implement funding tools for nonprofit clients including prospect identification, outreach, and expansion of donors at the individual, foundation, and corporate level.

Community Intern

American University Hillel
Washington, DC
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Design and manage events, building coalitions across other campus organizations, and student retention.

Men of Code Intern

Becky’s Fund to End Domestic Violence
Washington, DC
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Drafted content for newsletters and press releases and organized community outreach programs.
  • Directed targeted programming to empower survivors of domestic violence and allies through education.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Justice, Law & Criminology

American University
Washington, DC
12.2022

Skills

  • Stewardship activities
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Suite
  • CRM/fundraising database experience
  • Donor research and prospecting
  • Corporate sponsorship

Timeline

Co-Chair, Changemakers Federations Professionals

Jewish Federations of North America
02.2025 - Current

Development Associate, Lawyers Division

UJA-Federation of New York
09.2023 - Current

Development Assistant, Lawyers Division

UJA-Federation of New York
01.2023 - 09.2023

Nonprofit Prospect Researcher

Just Cause Consulting
08.2022 - 12.2022

Men of Code Intern

Becky’s Fund to End Domestic Violence
04.2021 - 12.2021

Community Intern

American University Hillel
01.2020 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Justice, Law & Criminology

American University