Katie Sempek Palefsky
Director, Philanthropy Operations @Emerson Collective
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Philanthropy Operations @Emerson Collective
Joined as employee #14 and played a critical role in scaling the organization to over 250 employees. Led end-to-end operations for philanthropic giving, enabling a 20+ person portfolio team to significantly increase grantmaking capacity while enhancing grantee support.Owned the design and implementation of core systems, including Salesforce, resulting in an 8x increase in grant throughput with high accuracy and operational efficiency. Co-developed a fund management process with the fixed-asset team to accurately forecast grant volume and ensure adequate cash flow.Acted as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, managing cross-functional communications, donor-advised fund activity, and legal coordination.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University
BA Business Management
Leadership That Works
Certified Professional Coach, Leadership and Life Coaching
ABOUT KATIE SEMPEK PALEFSKY
High energy leader with a “get-it-done” work ethic, a catalyst for process and program development creating the foundations for organizations to scale. Inspires teams to perform at their best, infuses enthusiasm and thrives partnering cross functionally to enable effective organizations and team development. Builds strategic and scalable operations and programs to support fast growing organizations. Self starter with a hunger for growth and who consistently delivers results that exceed expectations, leading to multiple fast-tracked promotions
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