Emily Rasmussen

Emily Rasmussen is the Founder and CEO of Grapevine, a platform dedicated to accelerating the collective giving movement by connecting people to grow the greater good.1 With over a decade of experience in social entrepreneurship and nonprofit strategy, Emily has been instrumental in pioneering work in these fields.2

Background and Achievements

Emily founded Grapevine after working in the nonprofit sector for several years. She teamed up with senior engineers from Google to launch the first version of the platform, which initially helped people connect with experts to identify nonprofits matching their passions.1

Under Emily's leadership, Grapevine has achieved significant milestones:

• The platform has helped direct over $40 million in donations to more than 5,300 nonprofits since 2019.1
• Grapevine supports hundreds of giving circles across the country, connecting over 80,500 members.1
• The company has become the only platform dedicated specifically to Giving Circles, a charitable model where people pool their donations to amplify their impact.1

Vision and Impact

Emily's vision for Grapevine is to revolutionize philanthropy through the power of collective giving. The platform addresses administrative challenges faced by collaborative giving groups, allowing them to set up communities and start collecting donations quickly and efficiently.1

Professional Experience

Prior to founding Grapevine, Emily gained valuable experience in financing for impact and social enterprise leadership. She served as the founding Executive Director of NYU's social entrepreneurship program.3

Emily's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username emily-rasmussen-02816619, where more details about her professional background and achievements are available.2