Author: Andrea Nunez-Gamboa

Community as Strategy: Fundraising in Art Schools

August 10, 2026 No Comments

Cal-Arts Principal Gifts Associate Director Andrea Nunez-Gamboa points out that the most effective fundraising strategies are rooted in community, rather than the traditional model that’s centered on an organization.

Andrea Nunez-Gamboa

Originally from Mexico, Andrea earned a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Management in Mexico City and later completed an MA in Arts Administration at Columbia University in New York. It was there she developed a deep commitment to contemporary art and to the fundraising and institutional strategies that make artistic work possible. Andrea has worked across Mexico City, New York, and Los Angeles with organizations including ART21, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Museo de Arte Moderno. As Associate Director, Principal Gifts for California Institute of the Arts, Andrea partners with foundations and individual donors to support art production and scholarships. She’s eager to contribute to the local arts community and help artists and arts professionals thrive.