Emily Palmer, MBA
About Emily Palmer, MBA
Emily Palmer, MBA, is a Project Manager specializing in Constituent Development at Share Our Strength, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in nonprofit project management and process improvement, she has held various roles in organizations such as USA Cycling and Indiana University Foundation.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Emily Palmer currently serves as Project Manager for Constituent Development at Share Our Strength, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the organization's fundraising efforts and managing constituent relationships. Her responsibilities include overseeing project management methodologies that improve efficiency and impact within the fundraising program.
Previous Experience at Share Our Strength
Emily Palmer has held multiple positions at Share Our Strength. She worked as an Associate for Taste of the Nation from 2018 to 2020, and later as an Associate in Constituent Development from 2020 to 2021. Following these roles, she was promoted to Manager of Constituent Development, where she worked from 2021 to 2022. Throughout her tenure, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving fundraising processes.
Education and Expertise
Emily Palmer earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Sports Administration from Lindenwood University in 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Indiana University Bloomington, which she completed in 2013. Her educational background supports her specialization in process improvement within nonprofit project management.
Background in Fundraising and Development
Emily Palmer has a background in fundraising and development, having worked as a Fundraiser for the Indiana University Foundation from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she served as Membership Programs Manager at USA Cycling from 2016 to 2018, where she coordinated membership initiatives. Her experience spans various roles that emphasize her skills in nonprofit management and constituent engagement.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout her career, Emily Palmer has developed significant projects aimed at improving operational efficiency. Notably, she implemented a donation coding automation project that saved over 250 staff hours monthly and enhanced data accuracy. She also created a project management methodology to boost the efficiency and impact of fundraising programs, demonstrating her commitment to process improvement in the nonprofit sector.