Jayci Giaccone, CFRE

Chair + Fundraising Strategist

Jayci Giaccone is a highly accomplished fundraising professional and Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) dedicated to community empowerment. Most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Development at The Concilio, she specializes in creating opportunities for Latino families and scaling the impact of mission-driven organizations through strategic philanthropy.

Professional Experience and Impact

  • The Concilio: Led development efforts for this Dallas-based nonprofit to strengthen community resources.

  • Essilor Vision Foundation: As Director of Development, she achieved a fivefold increase in service reach, providing vision care to 500,000 underserved children and families.

  • Pursuant: Served as Director of Fundraising Services, advising nonprofit clients on marketing and donor engagement.

Education and Leadership

  • American Express Leadership Academy: Thunderbird School of Global Management

  • BA in Philosophy: Texas A&M University

  • Community Service: Junior League of Dallas (Research & Development Committee) and former advisor for Special Olympics Texas

Learn more and connect with Jayci on LinkedIn.

  • Position: Chair

  • Pronouns: she/her/hers

  • Location: Dallas, Texas

  • RAICES Tenure: 2020–Present