The

Grace Children’s
Foundation

Team

Eduardo Plata, MA, CFRE

GCF Fundraising Advisor 

Eduardo “Eddie” Plata is a California native currently residing in New Jersey. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in health science from Baruch College and his master’s degree in public health and service from New York University. Eddie, who is of Cuban and Mexican descent, cherishes spending time with his family, including his husband and their dog.

As a nonprofit executive, Eddie brings over 15 years of experience in overseeing day-to-day operations and implementing sound financial practices for multiple organizations. He is adept at making forward-looking decisions that drive significant and sustainable donor growth, cultivating and nurturing high-touch relationships with various businesses, donors, and key stakeholders, as well as meticulously shaping processes and programs aligned with the organization’s mission and vision. He is enthusiastic to partner with the GCF executive team and board of trustees to grow philanthropic strategies to support all children in need globally.