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Emily Taylor

teenyBIG

Member profile details

First Name

Emily

Last Name

Taylor

Organization

teenyBIG

Title

Principal

emily@teenybig.com

Phone

773-414-1556

Address Line 1

3031 N. Elbridge Ave.

City

Chicago

County

Cook

State/Province

Zip Code

60618

Website / Social Platforms

Website

www.teenybig.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-taylor-teenybig/

Blog

https://teenybig.com/blog

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Organization Profile

Organization Overview

If you’re struggling to explain your nonprofit’s true impact, you’re not alone.

You see the change happening every day. The resilience, the hope, the breakthrough moments. But when it comes time to report it to funders, you’re stuck with either:

- a few good quotes and pictures, or
- data that doesn’t tell the whole story.

That gap? It’s costing you funding - and visibility. I help $1–8M nonprofits bridge that gap by combining qualitative and quantitative research into clear, funder-ready impact stories.

My work helps you:

- Discover the patterns behind the stories you hear
- Gather real data without burdening your staff or community
- Create messaging that feels true—and proves your value

Outside-the-box missions need outside-the-box storytelling. If you’re doing complex, cross-sector work that doesn’t fit into a traditional logic model, I’ll help you tell the story funders didn’t know they needed to hear.

Let’s make your impact clear, compelling, and fundable. Schedule an initial consultation with me at https://www.teenybig.com/get-started

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Services

Impact Storytelling
Impact Research
Community Assessments
Existing Donor Research
Interviews and Surveys

Practice Areas (select top 3)

Communications, Marketing & Public Relations (including Research and Strategy)
Development/Fundraising
Market Research and Strategy

Client List

American Academy of Pediatrics
The Morton Arboretum
The League of American Bicyclists
BikePGH
Cobbled Streets
The Jar

Testimonial 1

"Two years later, we are still referencing what we learned about engaging our audience from teenyBIG's work - it's given us a deeper understanding of them, more so than we've ever gotten from surveys and focus groups."

- Carissa Dougherty, Head of Knowledge, The Morton Arboretum

Testimonial 2

"Emily is an amazing and collaborative partner. She truly listens, thinks strategically, and prepares thoroughly for the work sessions she facilitates with the team. She's an empathetic individual and a deep thinker, which helped her build rapport quickly with the team. We are so very grateful for her guidance on our most recent innovation initiative and can't wait to work with her again!"

- Adara Bowen, Vice President of Growth, American Marketing Association

Testimonial 3

“Emily’s process is top-notch and I loved how well she listened but also how she challenged us to think big and ask hard questions of ourselves.”

- Scott Bricker, Executive Director at Bike Pittsburgh

Speaker's Bureau Information

Topic 1

Turning Impact Into Investment: Storytelling that Drives Funding

Topic 1 Description

You know your work is making a difference—but too often funders don’t respond the way you hope. They may miss the heart of your mission or overlook the real impact you’re creating in your community.
In this 30-minute session, you’ll learn how to turn your impact into investment by building a story that funders understand, believe in, and want to support. We’ll unpack common challenges nonprofits face when talking to funders, explore what’s possible with a clear and confident impact story, and share practical steps to align your team and invite funders into your work.
You’ll leave with reflection questions to help you assess your own story and begin strengthening it so your organization can increase private funding and grow its impact.

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