Carlos A. Trejo

Carlos is a fund development professional and racial equity advocate in the nonprofit sector. His career has centered on the alignment of values and interests between people and the causes they care about. He excels at establishing sustainable fundraising practices within organizations and is a leader in the sector’s efforts to make the fundraising profession more diverse and inclusive.

He brings his strengths in relationship management, communication, and data-driven decision making to his role as Director of Individual Giving at the Latino Policy Forum. Through advocacy and analysis, the Forum builds a foundation for equity, justice and economic prosperity for the Latino community. He joined LPF in 2024 and is dedicated to managing and enhancing individual giving through fundraising campaigns and donor engagement opportunities.

His nonprofit career began as a student at DePaul University, where he took on multiple internships at various organizations. Today, Carlos is an active member of the nonprofit community, committed to the fundraising profession and helping others grow. In December 2022, he achieved the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential. In addition to his dedicated involvement with the Association of Fundraising Professionals since 2012 and joining the Chicago Chapter’s Board of Directors in 2019, he is proud to serve as President of AFP Chicago in 2024, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of fundraising.

In his free time, Carlos enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with loved ones. A lifelong Chicagoan, he was raised on the city’s southwest side, which he continues to call home.

Contact Carlos via email at ctrejo@latinopolicyforum.org.