Latino U College Access (LUCA)

Stabilizing fundraising through a leadership transition and delivering the most successful gala in the organization's history.

The Challenge

Initially engaged to provide fundraising strategy and mentor the organization’s Development Manager during a period of growth and transition, the scope quickly evolved following staff turnover within the development department.

The Strategy

Cimi stepped into a fractional Director of Development leadership role, helping stabilize fundraising operations while recruiting and onboarding a new Development Manager. We also oversaw marketing and communications efforts, implementing enhanced storytelling initiatives including short-form digital video, gala storytelling assets, donor communications, and strategic campaign planning.

Cimi led fundraising strategy across annual giving, institutional support, events, donor engagement, and stewardship while helping strengthen internal development infrastructure and organizational visibility.

The Impact

During Cimi’s tenure, LUCA experienced record-breaking fundraising success, including the most successful gala in the organization’s history. Additional accomplishments included expanded donor engagement strategies, strengthened communications, successful grant writing initiatives, enhanced event experiences, and elevated visibility surrounding LUCA’s scholar graduation and mission impact.

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