Lucy Porras, CFRE, is Chief Development Officer at Baseline, where she leads fundraising strategy to advance a California where all individuals can access resources, build wealth, and fully participate in civic and economic life.

A seasoned philanthropic leader, Lucy has raised more than $30 million for equity-centered initiatives, bridging community, capital, and impact. She brings deep expertise across major gifts, institutional partnerships, and revenue strategy, with a track record of building strong teams and sustainable fundraising infrastructure.

Previously, she held leadership roles at Common Counsel Foundation and the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA), supporting community-led solutions at scale. Lucy is the founder of Porras Philanthropy and serves in leadership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Golden Gate Chapter. Known for her relationship-centered and values-driven approach, she brings both rigor and heart to building partnerships that move resources where they are needed most.