Stephanie N. Rivers, Mpa, E MBA
About Stephanie N. Rivers, Mpa, E MBA
Stephanie N. Rivers is a Senior Director and Chief Executive Officer at Riversong Associates, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in development and communications across various organizations, she holds an Executive MBA and a Master of Public Affairs.
Current Position at CCS Fundraising
Stephanie N. Rivers serves as Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she applies her extensive experience in development and fundraising to support various organizations in achieving their financial goals. Her work involves strategic planning and implementation of fundraising initiatives, leveraging her background in public affairs and philanthropy.
Leadership Role at Riversong Associates
Since 2022, Stephanie has been the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant at Riversong Associates, located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. In this capacity, she leads the firm in providing consulting services focused on organizational development and fundraising strategies. Her leadership is informed by her diverse experience in various sectors, enhancing the firm's ability to serve its clients effectively.
Professional Experience in Fund Development
Stephanie has held several significant positions in fund development across various organizations. She was Interim Vice President of Fund Development and Communications at The Unity Council for six months in 2022. Prior to that, she served as Director of Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in both North San Mateo County and Oklahoma County from 2016 to 2019. Her roles have consistently focused on enhancing fundraising efforts and building community partnerships.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Stephanie holds an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology and a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Oklahoma. Additionally, she completed the Advanced Leadership Program at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, further enhancing her expertise in leadership and philanthropy.
Board Leadership at PAUSE
In 2023, Stephanie became the Board Chair of PAUSE, an organization based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. In this role, she provides strategic oversight and guidance to the board, leveraging her extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and development. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advancing the mission of the organization and supporting community initiatives.