Emma Vibber

About Emma Vibber

I am a natural collaborator, strategic thinker, and program leader with over 7 years of experience turning organizational vision into measurable community impact. My expertise lies in program strategy, grant writing and development, and community engagement—translating big-picture social goals into scalable programs that deliver results. By leveraging outcome-based evaluation and community-centered design, I\'ve managed multimillion-dollar program portfolios, built partnerships with funders and community stakeholders from the ground up, and developed programming that reaches underserved populations while bringing together nonprofit leaders, funders, and community partners to build strategies that truly transform communities.I\'m passionate about helping organizations expand their reach, deepen their impact, and create sustainable social change through launching new initiatives, cultivating major donor relationships, and building partnerships that enable mission-driven teams to scale their work. I\'m currently exploring Program Director, Development Director, Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Chief Program Officer roles where I can drive programmatic growth and social impact. Outside of work, you\'ll find me getting lost in a compelling podcast, trying out new hiking trails, experimenting in the kitchen, or spending quality time with friends and family—because the strongest nonprofits are built on authentic community relationships, so let\'s connect!

Experience

1. Associate Director of Development Operations

   Erikson Institute

   Jan 2026 — Present · US

   I specialize in building the operational backbone of our high-performing development team — translating data into strategy, strengthening donor relationships, and ensuring every gift is processed, acknowledged, and stewarded with precision.I serve as the primary architect of Raiser\'s Edge NXT database strategies that expand the annual donor base and maximize fundraising revenue. I partner cross-functionally with communications, finance, and events teams to align Annual Fund campaigns, manage prospect research and moves management, and produce executive-level reporting for leadership and the Board of Trustees.Core strengths-Blackbaud Raiser\'s Edge NXT (database & NXT view) administration and strategy-Custom reporting, data analysis, and fundraising performance insights-Gift processing, reconciliation, and audit compliance-Donor segmentation, prospect research, and stewardship systems-Cross-departmental collaboration and process improvementI\'m passionate about using data and operational excellence to fuel mission-driven work — and deeply committed to the field of early childhood education and development.

Education

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  Masters of Arts, Communication Studies

  2016 — 2017

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies & Women and Gender Studies