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Rita Fuerst Adams

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President at Charitable and Philanthropic Management Counsel
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Rita Fuerst Adams is the President of Charitable and Philanthropic Management Counsel, specializing in moving social impact organizations to sustainable growth and building effective boards. Educated with an MBA from Capital University, her work focuses on increasing and diversifying income streams for non-profits. People describe her as a strategic leader and a catalyst for change.

Outside of her professional consulting, Ritas personal interests include soccer and playing tennis. She enjoys picking up new hobbies and spending time with her loved ones, demonstrating a value for personal growth and connection beyond her work in philanthropy.

She has a passion for "swing-for-the-fences social change, " driving creative teams to achieve significant impact.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
President
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Priorities

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Philanthropic Strategy
Her entire career is dedicated to philanthropy, and she has published articles like "Designing a Philanthropic Strategy for Your Business" to guide organizations.
Board Development
A core focus of her consultancy is restructuring and developing effective boards of directors to lead innovative, mission-driven organizations.
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Career

Work history

1997
President
Charitable and Philanthropic Management Counsel
6-2017 - 1-2019
Philanthropy Team Leader
Coalesce.ai
7-2015 - 5-2017
Vice President, Philanthropy Practice Leader
Sandler Training I Salefish, LLC
2012 - 2015
National Executive Director
National Parents Organization
1998 - 2000
Director
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter
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Charitable and Philanthropic Management Counsel – Official Site (President Rita Fuerst Adams). Featured in Charitable and Philanthropic Management Counsel
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Rita Fuerst Adams – Statements and Quotes. Featured in Charitable and Philanthropic Management Counsel
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Education
MBA
Capital University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Ohio University
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