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Eric Salazar

Director of UnidosUS Affiliated Investments

Born and raised in NYC to Peruvian and Dominican immigrant parents, Eric Salazar learned the value of nonprofits early on. Through nonprofit programs, he received the support needed to help him earn a bachelor’s degree from Union College, a private liberal arts school in upstate NY. After college, Eric worked in the government and nonprofit sectors for over 20 years, serving children, the homeless, and senior populations. His most recent role was as Director of the Housing and Financial Empowerment component at UnidosUS. He expanded their homeownership network, established a national call center, and strengthened their service delivery models expanding their reach from 45,000 to 72,000 families annually in 5 years. 

Having graduated from Arizona State University with a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, he transitioned to Raza Development Fund in January 2020, where he is Director of UnidosUS Affiliated Investments. 

At RDF, he is establishing an outreach and technical assistance support program that will help RDF educate, inspire, and activate nonprofit organizations to develop earned income strategies, explore social enterprise opportunities, and seek CDFI investments along a path of transformational growth and impact in their communities. 

Accomplishments:  

  • Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and Management – Arizona State University Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Innovation – May 2020 
  • Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership – Boston College Carroll School of Management – June 2019 
  • Certificate in Nonprofit Management – University of Florida May 2015 
  • Experienced fundraiser having successfully raised over 20MM in federal, foundation, and corporate grants in housing and economic development 
  • Established the Affiliate Support Program, helping almost 40 nonprofits with guidance, resources, and capital to achieve enterprise level growth strategies   

 
Phone 602-417-1400
Raza Development Fund (RDF) is the largest national, Latino-focused nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Driven by a mission to close wealth and opportunity gaps in Latino and other under-resourced communities across the United States, RDF provides responsible and attainable financial solutions to community-based organizations focused on health, education, affordable housing, climate resilience, homeownership, and entrepreneurship. RDF was founded in 1999 as a support organization to UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy nonprofit, formerly known as the National Council of La Raza. As a testament to its exceptional financial strength and impact, RDF stands out as one of the few CDFIs with a prestigious AA- S&P rating. Since its inception, RDF has invested more than $1.3 billion across 38 states, leveraging over $6 billion in additional capital.
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