AASHIKA PATEL
Managing Director
CCS Fundraising
Aashika Patel leads with her heart and building true, long-lasting, and genuine relationships. She began working with the Cayton Children’s Museum (formerly Zimmer) in 2016 through her work at CCS and supported them through a feasibility study followed by campaign activation and management. Patel worked alongside leaders in the philanthropic community and supported their capital campaign to build out the current location.
Patel’s relationship with Cayton didn’t end in 2019 when its contract with CCS ended. She has remained in touch and now serves on the board and most recently, partnered with Cayton’s founder, Esther Netter, to host a convening of Jewish philanthropic leaders to assess giving since October 7th 2023. This is just one example of how Patel approaches her work with genuine care for each organization she works with and the bond she develops with colleagues and peer leaders.
