Alex Perez, MBA, CFRE
Executive Director of WHCCD Foundation at West Hills Community College District- Claim this Profile
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Amy Wilson (Glines) APR
Alex is one of the best leaders I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. He cares deeply about motivating his team to be the best they can be and I have seen him encourage success even in the toughest situations.
Amy Wilson (Glines) APR
Alex is one of the best leaders I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. He cares deeply about motivating his team to be the best they can be and I have seen him encourage success even in the toughest situations.
Amy Wilson (Glines) APR
Alex is one of the best leaders I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. He cares deeply about motivating his team to be the best they can be and I have seen him encourage success even in the toughest situations.
Amy Wilson (Glines) APR
Alex is one of the best leaders I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. He cares deeply about motivating his team to be the best they can be and I have seen him encourage success even in the toughest situations.
Credentials
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Certificate in Nonprofit Management
MindEdge LearningJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Fundraising Management
Indiana University Lilly Family School of PhilanthropyAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Fundraising Executive
CFRE InternationalSep, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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West Hills Community College District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director of WHCCD Foundation
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Nov 2017 - Present
• Board Governance – Work with the board to fulfill the organization's mission and vision. o Responsible for attending and supporting all board meetings. o Responsible for communicating effectively with the board and providing timely and accurate reporting • Financial Performance & Viability – Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization o Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Foundation o Responsible for fiscal management of Foundation assets & accounts o Responsible for direct fundraising and development of other resources • Organization Mission & Strategy – Works with board and staff to ensure the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach o Responsible for implementation of the scholarship program o Responsible for strategic planning to ensure the Foundation can successfully fulfill its mission o Responsible for enhancement of programs across the district o Responsible for enhancing the Foundation’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with professional, private and public organizations • Organization’s Operations – Oversee and implement appropriate resources to ensure Foundation operations are appropriate o Responsible for effective administration of operations o Responsible for retention, training and hiring of competent staff • Responsible for fundraising including soliciting and securing gifts from $25,000 to $5 Million including multi-year gifts, estate gifts and sponsorships Show less
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Community Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Foundation Manager
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Aug 2013 - Nov 2017
• Manage a staff of 12 including exempt and non-exempt employees. Staff is made up of diverse backgrounds and education levels. • Develop and maintain department policies & procedures. • Manage a multi-million dollar budget and operate under budget every year. • Recommend philanthropic strategy to Chief Development Officer. • Oversee front-line fundraisers who helped raise $8 to $12 million a year. • Review prospects and assign them according to staff strengths and skills. • Meet with prospects to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts. • Solicit gifts of $25,000 to $100,000 as needed to support the team. • Review all gift agreements to adhere to corporate policies and the Foundation’s gift acceptance policy. • Act as liaison with corporate Finance, Legal and other departments as needed. Maintain strong working relationships between our department and hospital facilities. • Review and approve all fundraising communication in print, email and video for the division. • Create, recommend and review fundraising strategies for annual giving, employee giving, physician engagement, grateful patients, stewardship and donor concierge services. Lead the team in the creation of these documents as needed. Show less
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California State University, Fresno
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Data & Information Services
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Jan 2000 - Aug 2013
• Led and managed a staff of 12 including exempt and non-exempt employees. Also included union and non-union employees. Staff was made up of diverse backgrounds and education levels.• Grew that staff from 2 employees to 12 over my tenure. Recruited, retained and trained this staff. Promoted a number of them on to other positions in the university.• Developed and maintained department policies and procedures. • Act as liaison with Foundation, IT, Legal and other departments as needed. Maintain strong working relationships between our department and each school.• Managed an annual budget in excess of $150,000 and operated under budget every year.• Worked with Fresno State Foundation to ensure that donor funds were put to use appropriately. • Developed tools & reports for front-line fundraisers based on their input and my knowledge of philanthropy. • Recommended strategies for annual fund, employee giving and prospect pipeline development. • Provided desktop support and managed hardware and software in Central Advancement. Show less
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Data & Information Services Support Programmer
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Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
• Led & managed a staff of 2 including exempt employees. • Developed and maintained department policies and procedures. • Managed an annual budget in excess of $150,000 and operated under budget.• Worked with Fresno State Foundation to ensure that donor funds were put to use appropriately. • Developed tools & reports for frontline fundraisers based on their input and my knowledge of philanthropy. • Provided desktop support and managed hardware and software in Central Advancement. Show less
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Membership Database Coordinator
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Aug 1998 - Dec 1998
• Converted an access database into the central advance database.• Developed membership reports, extractions and programs for the Director of Alumni Services.• Communicated directly with alumni association members on their membership and questions.• Drafted and mailed correspondence to alumni association members.
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Data Entry Coordinator
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Jul 1997 - Aug 1998
• Managed six student staff members. Reviewed their work and provided feedback to the manager on employee performance and retention.• Oversaw entering data into the alumni database system.• Coordinated data entry collection with the phonathon calling program and helped develop scripts to maximize information collected.
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California State University, Fresno
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Phonathon Caller
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Aug 1996 - May 1997
• Solicited gifts of $100 to $1,000 by phone from alumni and donors. • Met target goals set by program supervisor on a monthly basis. • Collected data on alumni and donors. • Built relationships with alumni and donors. • Solicited gifts of $100 to $1,000 by phone from alumni and donors. • Met target goals set by program supervisor on a monthly basis. • Collected data on alumni and donors. • Built relationships with alumni and donors.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
California State University, Fresno
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General -
1995 - 2000
California State University-Fresno
2000, Mass Communications - Journalism
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