ABOUT

Emily Brown, MBA

Founder and Principal

Emily has nine years of experience specializing in grant writing and program development. She holds an MBA in Social Impact from Eastern University, where her capstone project explored launching a business incubator for refugees in Lancaster, PA, backed by extensive field research. She also earned a Bachelor's in International Development and Political Science.

Most recently, Emily joined Flying Whale Strategies as an apprentice. Building on her strong experience as a grant writer, she was promoted to Grants Manager within her first year. In this role, she built a track record of surpassing proposal goals across clients’ portfolios.

Previously, she supported 12 fundraisers at HOPE International, helping to raise $22 million per year. With a robust background in supporting vulnerable communities, Emily has led initiatives at Church World Service, including the "Good Job, Happy Family" program and the first local chapter of Girls Who Code. At World Relief, she piloted a program to support refugees with high barriers to employment. She deployed with the International Rescue Committee to support Operations Allies Welcome for Afghan evacuees.

Today, Emily runs Loom Partners where she pairs her practitioner lens and fundraising expertise to help nonprofits design sustainable, high-performing grant systems.

What Guides Loom Partners

My work is rooted in the belief that nonprofit leaders need more than just strong writing to run an effective grants operation. They need a strategic partner who can weave together strategy, on-the-ground experience, and practical systems that move their work forward. The name Loom Partners captures the values that shape how I think, build, and work alongside my clients:

Synthesis
I help you connect the dots between strategy, programs, and funding, ensuring everything aligns and supports your mission.

Strategy
I create clarity in the midst of complexity, helping teams make thoughtful, forward-looking decisions rooted in the day-to-day realities of your work.

Craftsmanship
I bring precision and care to everything we build together, drawing on years of direct service experience to create the tools, systems, and language that meet your organization’s unique needs.