Akemi C.

Philanthropic Engagement Manager @Mission Economic Development Agency

San Francisco, CA, US

Cultivate meaningful relationships with over 100 individual donors, family foundations, and community supporters who are invested in economic justice for San Francisco\'s Latino communities. Create connections between donors\' values and MEDA\'s mission, building partnerships that sustain our $12M+ organizational budget- Raised $800K+ to date by building authentic donor relationships rooted in shared values and genuine partnership- Revived monthly giving program (Changemakers), creating a community of recurring supporters through personalized engagement and connection-building- Manage annual gala bringing together 300+ community members, donors, and partners—designing touchpoints that deepen relationships and celebrate collective impact- Built operational infrastructure (gift acceptance, stock gift, and donor privacy SOPs) that enables the team to focus on relationship-building- Implemented payment systems (Click & Pledge, OneCause, Givebutter) that make giving accessible and remove barriers to participation

Antioch University-Los Angeles

Master’s Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

University of Southern California

Bachelor's, International Relations

Sophia University

International Relations and Affairs