Beryl Durazo, CFRE

Beryl Durazo (she/her) leads FRCC’s fundraising arm and has dedicated her career to helping those in need through strategic philanthropy, community partnerships and a steadfast commitment to donor stewardship. During her 10+ years in the nonprofit sector, Durazo has been an avid member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and has raised more than $7 million in grants, major gifts and event-based fundraising.

 

In 2019, her passion for serving at-risk youth led Durazo to join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County as the organization’s vice president for advancement. In 2022, she won the Legacy Gifts Award at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Conference. Before that, she served as executive director of the Firehouse Art Center (FAC).

 

Throughout her non-profit career, Durazo has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and ethical practices. In 2020, she earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential and is now an ambassador for CFRE International. Beryl first began her non-profit career as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with the New York City Coalition Against Hunger, working with youth who experienced the highest food insecurity rate in the country