Eleni Riccio

Eleni Riccio

Eleni Riccio is an experienced fundraiser and nonprofit professional with more than six years of experience advancing mission-driven organizations through strategic fundraising and development. She joined CIMA in 2026, bringing expertise in institutional fundraising, grant writing and reporting, development strategy, donor relationship management, and prospect research. Throughout her career, she has managed multimillion-dollar fundraising portfolios, developed strategies to meet ambitious revenue goals, and helped organizations strengthen their fundraising capacity and long-term sustainability. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Writing from Pace University. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, creative writing, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with her loved ones. She lives in Pennsylvania with her partner, Dylan, and their dogs, Charlie and Rocky.