Rosemary Downing Espinal
About Rosemary Downing Espinal
Rosemary Downing Espinal serves as the Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, bringing eighteen years of experience in nonprofit management and development. She has held various leadership roles, including Senior Director and Executive Director at CCS Fundraising and Chief Development Officer at A Way with Words.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Rosemary Downing Espinal serves as Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a strategic fundraising firm that collaborates with non-profits to drive transformational change. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's mission in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In her role, she leverages her extensive experience in nonprofit management and development to support various fundraising initiatives.
Previous Experience at CCS Fundraising
Prior to her current role, Rosemary Downing Espinal worked at CCS Fundraising as Senior Director from 2020 to 2021 and as Executive Director from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on strategic planning, research, development, and campaign support, enhancing the firm's capacity to assist non-profits in achieving their fundraising goals.
Experience at A Way with Words
Rosemary Downing Espinal served as Chief Development Officer at A Way with Words (Wayword, Inc.) from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing development strategies and initiatives within the organization, contributing to its growth and outreach in the Greater San Diego Area.
Education and Expertise
Rosemary Downing Espinal earned a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Political Science from UC Berkeley, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Her academic background complements her eighteen years of experience in nonprofit management and development, with expertise in strategic planning, research, development, planned giving, and campaign support.
Nonprofit Management Experience
With eighteen years of experience in nonprofit management and development, Rosemary Downing Espinal has developed a strong foundation in the sector. Her work focuses on strategic fundraising and providing on-the-ground campaign support, enabling non-profits to achieve their objectives and create impactful change.