Work With Me
Let's figure out what your mission needs.
Every engagement begins with a conversation — not a pitch. Gloria takes time to understand your organization, your goals, and where you are right now before recommending anything. From there, engagements are customized to fit your needs, your capacity, and your timeline.
How It Works
Discovery Call
A 30-minute conversation to understand your organization and explore whether Candela is the right fit.
Proposal
A clear scope of work, timeline, and investment — no surprises.
Partnership
We get to work. You stay in the loop. Progress is measurable and reported clearly.
Engagement Options
Structured to fit your capacity.
Project-based
A defined scope with a clear deliverable — a development plan, a campaign, a database migration, a feasibility study.
Retainer
Ongoing strategic partnership — a set number of hours per month for sustained counsel and implementation support.
Fractional Development Director
For organizations that need development leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire. Gloria serves as your development director on a part-time basis — strategy, execution, and team coaching included.
Who Candela Serves
Partners across the mission-driven world.
- Nonprofit organizations of all sizes — with particular depth in faith-based, Latino-serving, and campus ministry organizations
- Consulting firms seeking specialized capacity — major gifts, discovery interviews, database systems, bilingual outreach
- Family foundations and high-net-worth families building strategic giving programs
- Small and mid-size development shops ready to build infrastructure and grow
Ready to Start?
Schedule a discovery call or send a note.
Gloria responds personally.