Holli Emore is the name I consider first and foremost when searching for consultants for the nonprofit sector.  Our foundation has hired Holli on numerous occasions to provide capacity building assistance for charitable organizations, and her work is consistently of the highest caliber. A self-starter, Holli is one of the most conscientious professionals with whom I’ve ever worked.  Her organizational assessments are detailed and honest as well as fair and accurate.  Her writing skills may only be matched by her interpersonal skills, which enable Holli to quickly and easily mesh with diverse groups and most any personality type.  From small, grassroots organizations to the most sophisticated, any nonprofit client would benefit from Holli’s broad knowledge of the charitable sector and also enjoy her company.  With great respect and enthusiasm for her work, I whole-heartedly provide this recommendation for Holli Emore and welcome further inquiries.” Sabrina Jones-Niggel, Program Officer, J. Marion Sims Foundation, from 1999-2009

Holli is a great fundraiser who really knows her subject and is very passionate about getting the desired result.  She started working for us as a volunteer to help us to obtain the necessary resources to help our organization grow.  She is quite accommodating by tailoring the fundraising strategies to fit our needs but insists that we all stick to the agreed plan in order to make it work.  She served as both our interim development director and our mentor to coach and train our staff and board members on fund development and organizational sustainability.  I highly recommend Holli’s service to any nonprofit regardless of size.  Thanks Holli.  Tong Yang, former Executive Director, United Hmong Association of North Carolina

As the founder and director of Creative Spark, I was somewhat reluctant to embark on the long range planning required of one of our foundation donors. However, with the help of Holli Emore of EDR, we have transformed our board, increased our donated income and focused on our long range goals. Holli was compassionate about my misgivings, insightful about the questions we needed to address and professional in steering the board and staff towards solutions that have resulted in Creative Spark evolving from a founder-run organization into it’s next phase. Having accomplished all of this, I am very appreciative of the help she gave us and the direction it has led us.  Carol Antman, Founder-Executive Director, Creative Spark

Emore Development Resources gave our board exactly what we needed.  We were at a transitional place with our board, moving from a small struggling nonprofit to an organization that could imagine bigger things.  Holli gave us the tools to create our vision of what we can become, and she gave us the information we needed to achieve those goals.  The training she provided for our board of directors was effective, efficient, and exciting! Ed Madden, S.C. Gay & Lesbian Pride Center

Holli has been a wonderful administrator, and very gracious with her time when I have run into difficulties with the classes I teach. Her good humor, tireless energy, and sharp perceptions make her an excellent leader for Cherry Hill Seminary.  Anne Hill, M.Div., journalist, instructor, consultant

Dear Holli, Thank you so much for taking time from your busy schedule to facilitate GLPM’s leadership workshop last Saturday. It was very beneficial, both from a personal perspective and for the group. You’re a great facilitator, Peggy Thompson, Board of Directors.

I appreciate your supporting me through my concerns by re-focusing on the process needed to reach our goal. Your personal commitment to the importance of our ministry was an asset to our successful capital campaign. The Rev. Patricia Voelker, Metropolitan Community Church of Columbia.

Holli’s training on fundraising for board members still stands out in my mind with her simple and useful advice on how to conduct fundraising, information on effective practices, and most important—the need to ask for donations.  Because of her training, I am a better fundraiser than I have ever been for any of the non-profits that I have served with.  I would highly recommend her for any fundraising project.”   William Blumberg, Board of Directors, Cherry Hill Seminary.