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Rebecca Fontes

Chief Partnerships Officer

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My journey in social impact is driven by the idea that every day is a new chance to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world. Social impact is not just about solving problems: but about bridging gaps and creating meaningful opportunities that drive real progress. This partnership work challenges and inspires me, reminding me of the power of collective effort and collaboration.

Rebecca Fontes is a seasoned leader with decades of experience in nonprofit and corporate partnerships. In her role as Chief Partnerships Officer, Rebecca leads the Partnerships, Marketing and Communications operations in support of Common Impacts strategic business development and mission. 

She joins us from the start-up Welcome.US where she led the Development and Volunteer Engagement teams and worked in close partnership with their prestigious CEO Council. Previous to that she was in the hunger relief space, where she built the Business Partnerships team at City Harvest. She was recently recognized for her work there, in Crain’s Notable in Nonprofits and Philanthropy. Before that, she spent many years at media properties, including Business Week and Hachette Filipacchi Media, developing marketing opportunities for the brands and their advertisers.

Rebecca is a certified bridal headpiece designer and loves to get creative. She can often be found designing unique crafts or renovating her summer cottage.

A native New Yorker, she is currently residing in Brooklyn with her husband, teenage daughter, and family pooch.