Alberto Villaluna
About Alberto Villaluna
Alberto Villaluna serves as the Head of Resource Development at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in development and partnerships, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as ITVS and the American Leadership Forum.
Current Role at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Alberto Villaluna serves as the Head of Resource Development (Chief Development Officer) at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for raising between $15 to $17 million annually to support EFF's mission. He provides strategic direction on revenue development and manages key external stakeholder relationships as part of EFF's executive team. His leadership encompasses supervising a team of 15 fund development professionals across four distinct units: Major Donors and Investors, Operations, Institutional Funders, and Membership and Community Engagement.
Previous Experience at ITVS
Prior to his current position, Alberto Villaluna worked at Independent Television Service (ITVS) as the Director of Development, Partnerships, and External Affairs from 2016 to 2019. During his three years in this role, based in San Francisco, California, he focused on building partnerships and enhancing external affairs to support ITVS's initiatives.
Background in Leadership and Development
Alberto Villaluna has extensive experience in leadership and development roles. He served as Vice President of the Senior Fellows Network at the American Leadership Forum - Silicon Valley from 2010 to 2015. He also held the position of Executive Director at the YMCA of Silicon Valley from 2008 to 2010. His early career included roles such as Account Executive at the Golden State Warriors and Corporate Relations Consultant at the Computer History Museum.
Educational Background
Alberto Villaluna earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Walsh University, where he studied Behavioral Science with a concentration in Sociology and Criminology, along with a minor in Corporate Communications. His educational background supports his expertise in development and stakeholder engagement.
Career Progression and Early Roles
Alberto Villaluna began his career as District Executive/District Director at Buckeye Council, BSA from 1999 to 2002. He later worked as Assistant Director of Multicultural Recruitment at Kent State University from 2002 to 2005. These early roles contributed to his foundational skills in leadership and community engagement.