I’m Emily Schwartz,
and I founded Organa Collective because I believe in the power of strategy, connection, and leadership to transform organizations. My work isn’t just about creating plans—it’s about helping nonprofits unlock their full potential through clarity, alignment, and intentional action.
For over 15 years, I’ve worked in nonprofit leadership, strategy, and collaboration, supporting organizations through moments of growth, transition, and transformation. I specialize in helping teams navigate complexity, whether through organizational assessments, strategic planning, or leadership development.
What Drives My Work
I believe that nonprofits are at their best when they are:
✔ People-Centered – Leadership and culture shape success.
✔ Strategically Focused – A strong vision needs a clear roadmap.
✔ Connected & Collaborative – The best work happens together.
✔ Sustainable & Adaptive – Long-term impact requires resilience.
With every partnership, my goal is to bring practical, equity-driven solutions that empower organizations to do their best work—without burnout, without silos, and without losing sight of their mission.
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Testimonials
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Emily is a gift. One I wish every nonprofit owner or team could have the chance to experience. One call, and she got it—all of it. Our big dreams, the impact we wanted to make, the growth we knew was possible. Instead of fluffy encouragement, she brought clarity. She mapped out exactly what steps we needed to take. Together, we built a plan that worked. She revamped our fundraising approach, shifted my mindset in the most beautiful way, strengthened our board, and connected us with people who moved our organization forward.
Aubrey Aden-Buie
Founder, CEO -
Emily is one of the most trust-worthy, results driven collaborators I have ever worked with. During our partnership, we were tasked with right-sizing our board of directors so that our organization could operate more efficiently and produce better results. A process that could have been earth shattering was completed with such professionalism, humility and compassion. Emily is a problem solver who encourages strategic thinking, innovation and action and she will do whatever it takes to make your organization stronger, healthier and reach its highest potential. If you have the chance to work with Emily, it's truly a no brainer!
Rebecca Schalit-Newman
Chief Development Officer -
Emily’s impact on our organization was undeniable. She brought a strategic mindset and a deep passion for our mission, transforming our fundraising efforts in significant ways. Her ability to cultivate meaningful relationships not only expanded our donor base but also strengthened long-term commitments to our work. Beyond the numbers, Emily was a leader who truly understood the heart of our mission—ensuring that everyone who came across our organization felt appreciated. Her dedication and expertise played a key role in growing our organization’s reach and sustainability, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Carolyn Blashek
Founder, CEO -
Everyone at the Skirball Cultural Center has loved working with Emily. She works fast and smart. She brings a depth of experience and a fresh perspective. And she just makes tough conversations more hopeful and complicated problems more fun to solve. We will continue to turn to Emily for help over and over again.
Jessie Kornberg
President, CEO -
I highly recommend Emily and Organa Collective. During our time working together, she played a key role in streamlining multiple initiatives across the Institutional Advancement department, helping us move forward with impressive speed and clarity. Emily combines strategic thinking with genuine creativity, offering thoughtful solutions that anticipate challenges before they arise. Her collaborative style made problem-solving feel energizing rather than stressful, and she brought warmth and a fresh perspective to every interaction. It was truly a pleasure to work with her, and any team would be fortunate to have her support. We look forward to working with her again in the future.
Hannah Farkas
Chief of Staff -
Emily always greeted us with a smile and a sense of reassurance that all challenges can be assessed and handled. In addition to her analytics, she offered a wealth of experience and creativity to develop processes and create solutions to build our organizational capacity.
Hadar Weiss
Chief Development Officer