“CEO PJR Consulting Fundraising Strategist for Latino-Led Nonprofits, Turning Grant Dependency into Sustainable Major Gifts & Legacy Programs”
Pedro J. Rivera, Esq. is a nationally recognized attorney, board strategist, and nonprofit leader with over 30 years of experience in law, wealth management, and donor engagement. As Principal of PJR Consulting LLC, Pedro has raised more than $150M for mission-driven organizations and served as a key architect of landmark campaigns, including George Mason University’s $1B campaign and UnidosUS’s $50M capital initiative. Named the 2024 HNBA Latino Attorney of the Year, he is also a founding board member of Somos el Poder and the Latinx Fundraising Institute.
Why I’m a Great Guest: Pedro brings rare, high-level insight at the intersection of legal acumen, board governance, and legacy giving. He translates complex fundraising concepts, such as transitioning from grant dependence to sustainable individual donor programs, into actionable strategies for nonprofit executives.
