Cristina Ayala democratic progressive fundraiser
$355,000,000

RAISED FOR PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATES AND GOOD CAUSES!

FUNDING THE MOVEMENT

20 years of fundraising experience in non-profit and political campaigns. Our work uplifts women, LGBTQIA+, and communities of color. We help political and movement leaders raise the resources and develop the relationships they need to advance their work.

Our Services

We manage the full spectrum of fundraising services for nonprofit and political campaigns. 

Call Time Staffing, Planning, and Auditing

Donor Identification, Relationship Building, and Solicitation

Fundraising Training and Coaching for Staff, Executives, and Boards

Event Planning and Management

NonProfit Development Staff Hiring

NonProfit Feasibility Studies

NonProfit Capital Campaigns

Donor Advising

Who We’ve Worked With

CACSM was founded having had experience and success at all levels of fundraising work across the country and locally in Texas. We're proud to have been part of this important work.

Political

Amanda Edwards for Congress • Annie’s List • Arena • Cambio Texas • Celia for Austin Mayor • Dirtroad Organizing • Equality Texas • HillCo Partners • Jose Garza for Travis County District Attorney • PAC for Arizona’s Future • Rochelle Garza for Texas Attorney General • Sakib Shaikh for San Antonio City Council • Texas Democratic Party • Vanessa Fuentes for Austin City Council

Non-Profit

Archdiocese of Los Angeles • Austin Gay Men’s Chorus • Austin Monitor • Big Medium • City Year (Boston & Washington DC) • Commission Shift • Fundación Teletón • Kiwanis International Foundation • LINK Houston • Marathon Kids • New Horizons Islamic School • Schusterman Foundation • UNICEF USA • Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy

Who We’ve Hosted

Events, large and small, are powerful tools to inspire and build community. We’re proud to have hosted some of the country’s most inspiring leaders.

Hillary Clinton

Former US Secretary of State

Nancy Pelosi

US House Speaker Emerita

Tom Perez

Former DNC Chair

Pete Buttigieg

US Secretary of Transportation

Raphael Warnock

US Senator

Veronica Escobar

US Representative

Valerie Jarrett

Former Senior Advisor to the President

Lisa Blunt Rochester

US Senator

Letitia "Tish" James

New York Attorney General

Kirsten Gillibrand

US Senator

Gretchen Whitmer

Governor of Michigan

Laphonza Butler

Former US Senator

Patrisse Cullors

Activist and Artist

Emily Ramshaw

Journalist

Hasan Minhaj

Comedian and Writer

America Ferrera

Actress and Director

Brea Baker

Freedom Fighter and Writer

Eva Longoria

Actress and Film Producer
$355,000,000

RAISED FOR PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATES AND GOOD CAUSES!

20 years of fundraising experience in nonprofit and political campaigns. Our work uplifts women, LGBTQIA+, and communities of color bringing resources and skills to political and movement leaders.

Our Services

We manage the full spectrum of fundraising services for nonprofit and political campaigns. 

Call Time Staffing, Planning, and Auditing

Donor Identification, Relationship Building, and Solicitation

Fundraising Training and Coaching for Staff, Executives, and Boards

Event Planning and Management

NonProfit Development Staff Hiring

NonProfit Feasibility Studies

NonProfit Capital Campaigns

Donor Advising

Who We’ve Worked With

CACSM was founded having had experience and success at all levels of fundraising work across the country and locally in Texas. We're proud to have been part of this important work.

Political

Amanda Edwards for Congress • Annie’s List • Arena • Cambio Texas • Celia for Austin Mayor • Dirtroad Organizing • Equality Texas • HillCo Partners • Jose Garza for Travis County District Attorney • PAC for Arizona’s Future • Rochelle Garza for Texas Attorney General • Sakib Shaikh for San Antonio City Council • Texas Democratic Party • Vanessa Fuentes for Austin City Council

Nonprofit

Archdiocese of Los Angeles • Austin Gay Men’s Chorus • Austin Monitor • Big Medium • City Year (Boston & Washington DC) • Commission Shift • Fundación Teletón • Kiwanis International Foundation • LINK Houston • Marathon Kids • New Horizons Islamic School • Schusterman Foundation • UNICEF USA • Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy

Who We’ve Hosted

Events, large and small, are powerful tools to inspire and build community. We’re proud to have hosted some of the country’s most inspiring leaders.

Hillary Clinton

Former US Secretary of State

Nancy Pelosi

US House Speaker Emerita

Tom Perez

Former DNC Chair

Pete Buttigieg

US Secretary of Transportation

Raphael Warnock

US Senator

Veronica Escobar

US Representative

Valerie Jarrett

Former Senior Advisor to the President

Lisa Blunt Rochester

US Senator

Letitia "Tish" James

New York Attorney General

Kirsten Gillibrand

US Senator

Gretchen Whitmer

Governor of Michigan

Laphonza Butler

Former US Senator

Patrisse Cullors

Activist and Artist

Emily Ramshaw

Journalist

Hasan Minhaj

Comedian and Writer

America Ferrera

Actress and Director

Brea Baker

Freedom Fighter and Writer

Eva Longoria

Actress and Film Producer

People We’ve Hosted

Hillary Clinton

Former US Secretary of State

Nancy Pelosi

US House Speaker Emerita

Tom Perez

Former DNC Chair

Pete Buttigieg

US Secretary of Transportation

Raphael Warnock

US Senator

Veronica Escobar

US Representative

Valerie Jarrett

Former Senior Advisor to the President

Lisa Blunt Rochester

U.S. Senator-elect

Lettia "Tish" James

New York Attorney General

Kirsten Gillibrand

US Senator

Gretchen Whitmer

Governor of Michigan

Patrisse Cullors

Activist and Artist

Emily Ramshaw

Journalist

Laphonza Butler

Former US Senator

Hasan Minhaj

Comedian and Writer

America Ferrera

Actress and Director

Eva Longoria

Actress and Film Producer
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