Résumé
Ruben is an experienced fund development professional with a strong background in the government, nonprofit, and private sectors. He is adept at communicating organizational messaging; developing a variety of written and visual materials; and broadening agencies’ funding bases, while simultaneously stewarding relationships with their constituencies and loyal supporters. Ruben has secured funding for agencies with a variety of specializations, including: primary health care; mental health care; substance abuse treatment; higher education; family economic supports; small business development; workforce development; and civic technology.
Experience
Fundraising & Development Manager
U.S. Digital Response
Major Gifts Officer
PIH Health Foundation
Senior Development Associate
Los Angeles City College Foundation
Development Associate
Thurlow/Associates
Program Development Associate
Seedco
Grants & Special Projects Coordinator
U.S. House of Representatives
Education
MPA Urban Policy
Columbia University, School of Public and International Affairs
BA Political Science
University of Southern California
Skills & Languages
Writing
Editing
Research
Fundraising
Public Relations
Real Estate Investing
Photography
English
Spanish