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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
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
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
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
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
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
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