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Patricia Eisner
Board Memeber

Patricia Granata Eisner, Director Foundations, ChildFund International


Fundraising Consultant | Nonprofit Development Strategist


Patricia Granata Eisner is a seasoned fundraising executive with over 25 years of experience
securing transformational funding for mission-driven organizations.

She has led high-impact development strategies for global and national nonprofits, including Malala Fund, America’s Promise, NFTE, and CFNOVA, raising millions to support education, equity, and opportunity. 

A strategic thinker and relationship builder, she specializes in engaging high-net-worth donors,
foundations, and corporate partners to drive sustainable growth. Her expertise spans major
gifts, endowments, planned giving, and board development, always with a focus on delivering
meaningful impact for underserved communities, particularly women and girls.

As a passionate advocate for philanthropy as a tool for social change, Tricia is dedicated to
helping nonprofits expand their reach and funding capacity, build strong donor pipelines, and
develop strategies that unlock significant philanthropic investments. Her ability to connect vision
with resources has helped dozens of organizations scale their missions and create lasting
change.