Cara Foss Arellano
Executive Assistant | Strategic Partner to Executives, Founders & Families | Operations, Research & Organizational Development | Social Impact & Philanthropy
- Role
- Founder at Daanmatch, Pbc
- Location
- Oakland, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cara Foss Arellano
I specialize in strategic support and executive operations, keeping founders and leaders focused on vision while I manage the research, projects, and minutiae that make it possible. My career has spanned startups, private clients, and nonprofits, but the constant is this: I thrive in fast-paced, complex environments where adaptability and discretion matter most.As founder of DaanMatch, I developed systems to enable trust between funders and the social sector for greater global impact. The work combined research, evaluation, and organizational development with accessible technology to strengthen corporate compliance, NGO advancement, and donor confidence.Alongside this, I’ve provided high-level support to executives, teams, and families, handling demanding calendars, international travel, confidential communications, and large-scale projects. My research has ranged from evaluating nonprofits to uncovering securities fraud, with deep-dive investigations into everything from medical treatment options, yacht restoration, and corporate compliance to the veritas of TikTok videos. whatever needs thorough investigation.I’ll manage the chaos, protect your time, and still laugh at your jokes 10 p.m. on a Friday
Experience
Founder
Dec 2018 — Present · Berkeley, CA, US
DaanMatch facilitates connection, collaboration, and trust between donors and the social sector.We are building a unified platform where funders, nonprofits, and heroes of social impact connect, communicate, and collaborate on what matters.
Education
Indiana University Indianapolis
Certificate of Fundraising Management, Philanthropy
2015
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Studies
2016 — 2020
Jean Shelton Actors Lab
Acting
2006 — 2007
Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre
Performance
1986 — 1987
Skills
- Event Management
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Drama
- Community Outreach
- Program Development
- Musical Theatre
- Non-Profits
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Fundraising
- Theatre
- Annual Giving
- Arts Administration
- Acting
- Theatrical Production
- Social Media
- Performing Arts
- Volunteer Management
- Event Planning
- Social Networking
- Nonprofits
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