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Pedro J. Rivera, JD

Principal & CEO
PJR Consulting, LLC

Pedro J. Rivera, Esq., is the CEO and Principal of PJR Consulting LLC, a boutique firm specializing in fundraising strategies, board governance, and planned legacy programs. With a distinguished 30-year career spanning legal, development, fundraising, and wealth management, Pedro has successfully raised over $50 million for numerous nonprofit and higher education institutions.
At George Mason University’s Advancement & Alumni Relations Office, Pedro’s impact stands out. He significantly improved Major Gifts programs and launched planned giving initiatives, showing his strategic vision and influence. His leadership played a key role in the university’s ambitious $1 billion capital campaign.
During his tenure as Senior Director of Individual and Planned Giving at UnidosUS, Pedro played a key role in the organization’s $50 million capital campaign. His initiative and ability to lead change were further demonstrated when he launched the organization’s Planned Giving program. His diverse expertise and dedication to excellence were also evident during his time as Vice President at Wachovia Wealth Management-Legal Specialty Group.
Pedro has also made significant contributions to the legal community. He served as President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, delegate of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and board member of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. His leadership skills are further demonstrated by his role as Region IV President of the Hispanic National Bar Association. In 2008, he served as PA delegate to Barack Obama’s presidential Democratic nomination.
Pedro’s accolades include being named HNBA Latino Attorney of the Year 2024 and HNBA Pro Bono Attorney of the Year 2014. He was recognized as a Latino Leader by The Legal Intelligencer in 2005 and Impacto Latino Newspaper in 2007. He continues to inspire others through his service on the boards of Somos el Poder and the Latinx Fundraising Institute.
Pedro frequently speaks at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Bridge Conference, the Virginia Fundraising Institute, and other professional groups, sharing his expertise on topics such as blended gifts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Board Governance, and Principles of fundraising and development programs for nonprofits.
Pedro holds a J.D. from Western New England College School of Law and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. His active participation in various professional organizations highlights his reputation as a knowledgeable and respected professional.

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