Emily Winternitz
Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships
Washington, DC
Emily Winternitz is the Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships at The Stott Group, where she leads the firm’s strategic growth efforts, including business development and engagement design. Emily joined Stott in 2017 and, over the past nine years, has played a central role in shaping how the firm partners with clients—most recently serving as Managing Director of Client Partnerships, where she led the client practice and oversaw delivery excellence across the firm’s full portfolio.
In her current role, Emily focuses on cultivating and stewarding partnerships, designing thoughtful engagements, and supporting senior leaders to drive success for client partners.
Emily brings deep expertise in development strategy, portfolio and relationship management, and the development of strong fundraising infrastructure, experience honed over nearly a decade at The Stott Group advising a diverse portfolio of mission-driven organizations through complex growth, transition, and scale. Prior to joining Stott, Emily held fundraising roles at Share Our Strength and EMILY’s List, where she gained broad experience working with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and national donor networks, and supporting long-term development and engagement strategies.
In addition to supporting many amazing nonprofit organizations through her professional work, Emily serves on the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run-DC and as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) in Washington, DC’s Ward 4, roles that reflect her commitment to community and civic engagement. She graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. A Baltimore native, Emily now lives with her family in Washington, DC, where she spends her free time reading, enjoying friends. and trying to keep up with her very busy kids.
Why I Do This Work
The most meaningful role I can play in addressing the immense need and inequity in our world is to connect nonprofit and advocacy organizations with the resources they need to be successful. I’m driven by the opportunity to dig deep in new issue areas, connect with leaders and funders, and help to discern and advance the many small actions that accumulate to long-term impact.