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Emily Croak
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Vice President
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(419) 794-0015
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Emily Croak is an experienced coach and facilitator with a passion for helping clients discern their strengths and weaknesses and connect their vision to clear and actionable strategies.
At Aly Sterling Philanthropy, her work has focused on leading first-time fundraising campaigns and creating transformative strategic planning processes for clients. Emily is a gifted board “whisperer” and finds opportunities in every project to build the knowledge and skills of her clients’ volunteer leaders. She is a regular workshop presenter and retreat facilitator, and is a 21/64 certified advisor, helping individuals and families navigate conversations around wealth and philanthropic strategies.
At Aly Sterling Philanthropy, her work has focused on leading first-time fundraising campaigns and creating transformative strategic planning processes for clients. Emily is a gifted board “whisperer” and finds opportunities in every project to build the knowledge and skills of her clients’ volunteer leaders. She is a regular workshop presenter and retreat facilitator, and is a 21/64 certified advisor, helping individuals and families navigate conversations around wealth and philanthropic strategies.
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