Our work is built on relationships and trust.
“Makoce has planted the seeds for growing local food system for our community it couldn’t have been possible without the organizational development support of Emergence LLC.”
— Nick Hernandez, CEO, Makoce Agriculture Development
Our Impact
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Sustainability & Fundraising
Raised over $100 million, helping many brand new organizations to grow their budgets to over $1 million
Raised nearly $15 million for the return of the buffalo to Indigenous communities in South Dakota and Texas with Tanka Fund and Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
Raised $5 million for two brand new schools in the NACA Inspired Schools Network, Endazhi Nitaawiging and Oceti Sakowin Community Academy
Directed Advancement for four large organizations to sustain their fundraising efforts while they took their time to hire the right person for their team
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Organizational Development
Supported the growth of Makoce Agriculture Development from no budget and a team of 1, to an organization with a 10 year plan, 15 staff, and an annual operating budget of $5 million
Led strategic planning and annual planning efforts for 10 organizations including Alliance for Felix Cove
Supported over 40 Indigenous CEOs and Executive Directors through thought partnership in the development of their organizations
Partnered with the Kalliopeia Foundation to provide capacity building services to 5 of their grantee partners
Supported NDN Collective to further build out their Advancement team and provide organization development support for annual planning
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Infrastructure Development
Managed bookkeeping for six organizations, often developing the financial systems from the ground up
Led evaluation efforts for a tribal home visiting program and developed services for Indigenous-led evaluation
Supported the growth of 12 Emergence team members who are now working with community-based organizations across the country to drive powerful change
Tanka Fund
“The team at Emergence really works to understand your specific vision—and then tailors resources and support to help you get there. While taking the worry out of day-to-day operations processes like bookkeeping and grants management, they’ve also helped us build strong relationships with major foundations, so that we’re ultimately moving toward self-sufficiency."
— Trudy Ecoffey, former executive director, Tanka Fund
Our Clients
Client Stories
