Bill Wilson Center Overview

With over 20 years of experience fundraising for non-profit agencies both large and small, Pilar’s knowledge of the sector is both extensive and diverse.  Currently serving as the Chief Community Resources Officer for Bill Wilson Center in Santa Clara County, Pilar oversees the fundraising, communications and marketing, and volunteer recruitment teams – ensuring that resources are in place to support and strengthen the community by serving youth and families through counseling, housing, education, and advocacy.
 
Prior to her appointment at the Bill Wilson Center, Pilar was Chief Operating Officer for the American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter.  In that role she oversaw the fundraising, volunteer management and disaster response teams, working with a corps of  staff and volunteers to implement preparedness and relief services throughout Santa Clara County.
 
Prior to her work for the Red Cross, Pilar raised money for several arts organizations and two health care systems – all in the San Francisco Bay Area.  
 
Pilar is an alumnae of Mills College and the University of San Francisco.  She resides in Santa Clara volunteers for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter and for the Triton Museum of Art.