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Maeve Riley
Executive Vice President
Summary
Maeve Riley is an Executive Vice President who supports organizations across Texas and the Southern region as they take on major campaigns and long-term planning efforts. She draws on her background in nonprofit management, major and principal gift strategy, and leadership development to help teams set direction and move work forward with confidence.
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Maeve’s passion for philanthropy was sparked early in her career, when she saw how meaningful change can happen once organizations feel empowered to dream big and build boldly. For more than a decade, she has partnered with organizations across Texas and the Southern region as they take on major fundraising initiatives and navigate key moments of strategic growth. In her role as Executive Vice President, she is a trusted partner to institutions across education, health, human services, and the arts.
With a background in nonprofit management, Maeve’s expertise spans major and principal gift strategy, sustainable growth planning, and leadership development. Her leadership extends beyond CCS through active engagement with professional associations and regional networks.
Maeve holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from DePaul University School of Public Service and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Santa Clara University. She lives in Dallas with her partner, Adam, and their daughter, Elle. She finds joy in building community, mentoring emerging leaders, and exploring the cultural landscape of Texas.
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