Sarah Ernest, Philanthropy & Communications

Sarah Ernest is the Founder and CEO of Ernest For Good, a boutique philanthropy and communications firm that is on a mission to empower leaders and organizations to step into their power to energize their fundraising and brighten their brand, unapologetically. With over $30 million raised for charities, she has a proven track record in fundraising, communications and advocacy. Sarah became an executive at the age of 28 and has held senior leadership positions as Director of Development, Vice-President of Philanthropy and Communications and Chief Philanthropy Officer at YWCAs, YMCA and CMHA locations throughout Canada and the United States. Sarah joined the TEAD Board of Directors in 2024 and provides capacity building support to strengthen philanthropy and communications efforts.