Claudia Williams
About Claudia Williams
Claudia Williams is a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, where she provides strategic planning and fundraising counsel to various clients. She has a strong background in nonprofit strategy, social justice, and philanthropy, with previous roles at organizations such as the Institute for Women's Policy Research and Washington Area Women's Foundation.
Work at CCS Fundraising
Claudia Williams serves as a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides strategic planning and fundraising counsel to a variety of clients, including Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Potomac Conservancy, CalvertHealth, and United Way of Central Maryland. Her work focuses on enhancing the fundraising capabilities of these organizations through tailored strategies that address their unique needs.
Education and Expertise
Claudia Williams holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public Policy and Women’s Studies from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics from Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México, completing her degree from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and economic principles, which she applies in her current role and previous positions.
Background
Claudia Williams has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in nonprofit organizations and research institutions. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Program Officer at the Washington Area Women's Foundation from 2014 to 2021. She also held roles at the Institute for Women's Policy Research, where she was a Research Analyst and a Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow, and at Hispanics in Philanthropy as a Líderes Fellow. Her early career included an internship at the City of San Antonio.
Achievements
Claudia Williams has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving social justice and philanthropy. She serves on the board of Aspire! Afterschool Learning, where she focuses on helping immigrant children overcome educational challenges. Her experience in facilitating strategic planning processes involves engaging key stakeholders to evaluate organizational strengths and weaknesses, which enhances her effectiveness in nonprofit strategy and consulting.