Ernest For Good

Sarah Ernest is the founder and CEO of Ernest For Good, a boutique firm on a mission to help leaders and nonprofit organizations step into their power, energize their fundraising, and brighten their brand. She is a best-selling author, a 2025 Women We Admire honoree, a Top 40 Under 40 in Canada recipient, and a community advocate.

With two decades in the nonprofit sector, Sarah is a philanthropy and communications professional known for dynamic leadership and the ability to unlock transformational growth. She has raised more than $30 million for charities across Canada and the United States, and has held senior roles including Director of Development, Vice-President of Philanthropy and Communications, and Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Her Amazon best-selling book, Rethink Philanthropy: Breaking Rules, Raising Funds and Doing Good, challenges outdated notions of giving and encourages organizations to embrace fearless fundraising. Beyond consulting, she serves as a board member, mentor, and strategic advisor, partnering with organizations from grassroots charities to national movements.