Erica Dattero, Mpa
About Erica Dattero, Mpa
Erica Dattero, MPA, serves as the Director at CCS Fundraising, where she develops strategic fundraising materials and conducts detailed analyses of clients. She has a background in public service and nonprofit management, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Erica Dattero serves as a Director at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2022 in New York, New York. In this role, she prepares strategic fundraising campaign materials, including case statements and major gift proposals. Erica develops comprehensive work plans and materials specifically for campaign planning studies and development assessments. She also writes and delivers high-impact presentations and materials for fundraising campaigns.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Development
Prior to her current role, Erica Dattero gained experience in nonprofit development through various internships. She worked as a Nonprofit Development Intern at Volo Kids Foundation in 2017 for two months in New York, New York. Additionally, she served as a Grants & Field Intern for the No Kid Hungry Campaign at Share Our Strength in 2021 for two months in a remote position. Erica also interned at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) as a Marketing Intern in 2021 for two months in a remote capacity.
Educational Background
Erica Dattero holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where she studied Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy from 2020 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Policy and Leadership from the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018.
Analytical Skills and Research Expertise
In her professional roles, Erica Dattero conducts detailed analysis of clients by reviewing fundraising performance and interviewing executives, volunteer leaders, and donors. She performs in-depth prospect research to create personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Her analytical skills are further demonstrated through her previous positions, including her work as a Consulting Analyst and Consultant at Quatt Associates from 2018 to 2021.
Internship Experience
Erica Dattero has a diverse internship background that includes roles at various organizations. She worked as a Mayor's Office Program Intern at NYC Service in 2022 for four months in New York, New York. Earlier, she held a position as a Junior Analyst and Social Media Intern at Whitman Insight Strategies in 2016 for three months in New York, New York. Additionally, she interned as a Media Intern at SMA NYC in 2015 for one month in New York, New York.