Zahra Perez

Zahra Perez is a seasoned fundraising professional with extensive experience in major gift solicitation and philanthropy. Currently serving as Senior Major Gift Officer at North Texas Food Bank since November 2019, Zahra has raised over $10 million in four years and received the Spirit of ExA Award in July 2024. Previous roles include Senior Consultant at Now It Matters, Director of Philanthropy at Cityscape Schools East Grand Preparatory, Development Officer at Frontiers Of Flight Museum, and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas, where individual revenue streams were increased significantly. Zahra's career began at the American Red Cross DFW, holding various positions that resulted in substantial fundraising achievements. Educational background includes studies at the University of Phoenix, Richland Community College, and Dallas College, as well as training in Emergency Care Attendant from United Methodist Hospital.