
Rodrigo Rocha
Rodrigo Rocha is an international fundraising strategist and nonprofit executive with nearly two decades of experience advancing the financial sustainability of mission-driven organisations. Over his career, he has raised more than USD 55 million to support high-impact social initiatives, combining rigorous market intelligence with a creative, results-oriented approach to resource mobilisation.
Based in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Rodrigo is the founder and director of a consultancy specialised in strategic fundraising and senior management for nonprofit organisations. He has previously held leadership roles in prominent institutions such as Instituto Igarapé, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, and the Olympic Solidarity program of the International Olympic Committee, where he strengthened organisational capacity and supported the scaling of innovative programs.
Rodrigo has built a strong track record in designing cross-border fundraising strategies to support Brazilian philanthropic organisations, cultivating partnerships with leading institutional funders in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and beyond. He is recognised for his ability to bridge cultural and operational gaps, positioning Brazilian initiatives within the priorities and compliance frameworks of major international grantmakers, and fostering long-term relationships that enable sustainable growth and large-scale impact.
