Joseph Macias

Joseph M. Macias is a native of California where he attended the University of San Francisco. Due to life circumstances, he is currently finishing his bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of Maryland Global Campus, which is an online program. His fundraising career started in the political arena working for Congressman Joe Baca’s re-election campaign as the National Finance Director. When the congressman lost re-election in 2012, he decided to move into the nonprofit world of philanthropy. Throughout his career he has been successful at building strategy and engaging with key stakeholders, while collaborating with departmental teams, such as development, communications, marketing, IT, finance, and program managers to maximize giving opportunities. He has a strong understanding of moves management and is able to effectively manage a portfolio.

Mr. Macias is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals DC Chapter as the VP, Resource Development. From 2019 to 2022 he served as the VP, Education, and Vice-chair, Education Committee. He was asked to join the 2023 Bridge Conference Leadership team as a Marketing Opportunity Partners Co-chair. The Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference is the premier conference of, by, and for fundraising professionals, which includes learning about the latest strategies, techniques and innovations in direct response and major donor fundraising.

Joseph was given the “Above and Beyond,” award at Paralyzed Veterans of America in 2014. In 2023 he led an award-winning direct mail acquisition team; they received runner up for a prestigious award for Direct Mail Acquisition campaign the 2022 AFA September Punch Out Plane Acquisition.

Mr. Macias currently resides in Washington, DC, with his furry family Oliver (cat) and Hudson (dog). He enjoys spending time outdoors and staying connected with family and friends.