M. Angel Flores
About M. Angel Flores
M. Angel Flores serves as the Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, where he has worked since 2009. He has a background in marketing and fundraising, having previously worked at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and led various initiatives focused on wellness and mentorship.
Work at CCS Fundraising
M. Angel Flores has served as Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising since 2009. In this role, she has provided strategic counsel to various notable organizations, including NYU Langone Medical Center, New York City Bar Association, and the NAACP. She has also led CCS's Gift Planning Practice Group since October 2020, managing a cross-firm team focused on diversifying and increasing revenue for nonprofit partners. Flores has been actively involved in discussions regarding nonprofit fundraising strategies, emphasizing the importance of leveraging board and volunteer leaders.
Education and Expertise
M. Angel Flores studied at Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Dance from 2000 to 2004. She also attended Lubbock High School from 1997 to 2000. Her educational background has contributed to her expertise in nonprofit fundraising and strategic planning, particularly in understanding philanthropic and economic landscapes.
Background in Arts and Community Initiatives
Before her tenure at CCS Fundraising, Flores worked at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as a Marketing Associate for Ailey II and The Ailey School from 2007 to 2009. During her time at CCS, she founded and led the Working Parents Community and the Refresh & Reaffirm wellness program, which focuses on movement and meditation. Additionally, she led a mentorship program for five years, mentoring over 35 colleagues.
Achievements in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Flores was chosen for CCS’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group, where she contributed to the development of substantive policies and initiatives focused on DEI and anti-racism. Her involvement in these efforts highlights her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment within the organization and the nonprofit sector.
Fundraising Strategies and Insights
M. Angel Flores advocates for evaluating donor pyramids to identify prospects for various fundraising areas. She emphasizes the importance of remaining agile to increase and diversify nonprofit revenue. Flores supports the use of capital campaigns to enhance major gift fundraising and discusses the benefits of gift planning for donors, including tax incentives and estate planning.