About me
Pedro J. Rivera, Esq., is the CEO and Principal of PJR Consulting LLC, a boutique firm specializing in fundraising strategies, board governance, and planned legacy programs. With a distinguished 30-year career spanning legal, development, fundraising, and wealth management, Pedro has raised more than $50 million for numerous nonprofit and higher-education institutions.
At George Mason University’s Advancement & Alumni Relations Office, Pedro's impact stands out. He significantly strengthened Major Gifts programs and launched planned giving initiatives, demonstrating his strategic vision and influence. His leadership was instrumental in the university’s ambitious $1 billion capital campaign.
During his tenure as Senior Director of Individual and Planned Giving at UnidosUS, Pedro played a key role in the organization’s $50 million capital campaign. His initiative and ability to lead change were further demonstrated when he launched the organization’s Planned Giving program. His diverse expertise and dedication to excellence were also evident during his tenure as Vice President at Wachovia Wealth Management-Legal Specialty Group.
Pedro has also made significant contributions to the legal community. He served as President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, as a delegate to the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and as a board member of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. His leadership is further demonstrated by his role as Region IV President of the Hispanic National Bar Association. In 2008, he served as a PA delegate to Barack Obama’s Democratic presidential nomination.
Pedro’s accolades include being named HNBA Latino Attorney of the Year in 2024 and HNBA Pro Bono Attorney of the Year in 2014. He was recognized as a Latino Leader by The Legal Intelligencer in 2005 and by Impacto Latino Newspaper in 2007. Pedro received the AFP DC Volunteer Award in 2025. He continues to inspire others through his service on the boards of Somos el Poder and the Latinx Fundraising Institute, as a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, as a Washington DC Metro Area Chapter Board Member, and as Vice President of the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access) Committee.
Pedro frequently speaks at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Bridge Conference, the Virginia Fundraising Institute, the Fractional Summit, and other professional groups, sharing his expertise on topics such as Blended Gifts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Board Governance, and Principles of Fundraising/Development Programs for nonprofits.
Pedro holds a J.D. from Western New England College School of Law and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. His active involvement in professional organizations underscores his reputation as a knowledgeable and respected professional
