Emily Caccam

Senior Director
CCS Fundraising

Emily Caccam serves as Program Officer to the Schooner Foundation, a Boston-based private foundation taking an intersectional approach to advancing human rights initiatives. In her role, Emily contributes to the full spectrum of the Foundation’s grantmaking and operations, including due diligence, proposal development, systems building, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder relationship management. Emily brings fundraising, communications, and convening expertise to advise and advocate for a diverse, cross-sector portfolio working in social justice, global health equity, education and economic empowerment, and environmentalism. Emily also spearheaded the launch of the Foundation’s student internship program, providing learning and mentorship to a next generation of equitable and values-driven philanthropists. Prior to joining Schooner, Emily oversaw communications at African Food and Peace Foundation (AFPF) and has experience in digital marketing, development, and hospitality. She holds a BA in International Relations from Boston University.