Rachel Halvaksz

Fund Development Manager

I proactively manage the organization’s comprehensive Annual Fund development plan through various philanthropic opportunities such as workplace giving, individual, corporate, foundation, and government giving, as well as continued donor cultivation and stewardship. Prior to Merced, I worked with Prospera Housing Community Services to provide housing stability across the State of Texas. I have also worked at Haven for Hope and the Center for Health Care Services to gain a greater understanding of trauma-informed care and social determinants of health. Outside of work, I enjoy working through my TBR (to-be-read) stacks and exploring unique small businesses across the city. I have a M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Our Lady of the Lake University. My work supports our mission and programs toward addressing housing stability and homelessness prevention for residents of San Antonio and across Texas. 

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