Rebecca Cordero

Director, Center for Nonprofit Excellence @Fairfield County\'s Community Foundation

Norwalk, CT, US

Design and deliver approximately 40 capacity-building programs annually, reaching over 250 nonprofit organizations.• Oversee programmatic investments that build skills, leadership, and resilience across the sector.• Manage our Capacity Building Grant portfolio, investing directly in the effectiveness, efficiency, stability, and well-being of nonprofit organizations and their staff.• Foster connection and collaboration through community-based networking events, meetups, professional affinity groups, and communities of practice.• Manage the Center’s annual programming budget, including forecasting and strategic planning to ensure long-term financial sustainability.• Serve as the primary liaison to nonprofit leaders and CNE partners—gathering insights, listening deeply, and co-creating programs that respond to evolving community needs.• Lead data collection and analysis to better understand participant demographics, assess program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.

University of Connecticut

Bachelor's degree

The Johns Hopkins University

Master of Museum Studies/Nonprofit Management

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Arts

The Johns Hopkins University

Master's degree