Jelena Rudela

SENIOR FUNDRAISING STRATEGIST

Jelena is a seasoned fundraising professional with extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and strategic philanthropy. A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), she combines a strong academic foundation with years of hands-on expertise in building donor engagement programs, launching innovative campaigns, and strengthening fundraising operations for healthcare, education, and faith-based organizations.

Her past roles include leadership positions at Maimonides Medical Center, Enterprise Community Partners, and CCS Fundraising, where she partnered with organizations to design and implement strategies that enhanced donor pipelines and supported transformational growth. Jelena specializes in campaign management, donor cultivation, and creating compelling narratives that inspire giving and advance organizational missions.

With a collaborative approach and a deep commitment to service, Jelena helps mission-driven organizations achieve their philanthropic goals and build lasting relationships with their communities.