Cesar Del Valle (he/him) is a partnerships and community engagement specialist whose work is rooted in bringing greater transparency, measurability, and accountability to the social sector. With over 15 years of experience across foundations, nonprofits, and social enterprises, he is a fierce advocate for equitable grantmaking, collaborating with the broader philanthropic community to ensure that impact dollars reach proximate leaders and BIPOC-led organizations.

Guided by a commitment to collective impact, Cesar previously served as Director of Global Partnerships at Candid, where he cultivated long-term, strategic relationships with philanthropic institutions, governments, and multilateral agencies to expand Candid’s international information pipelines. His background as an entrepreneur and community leader, including leadership roles at Catchafire and the Hult Prize Foundation, continues to shape his focus on designing accessible, mission-driven initiatives on a global scale.

Throughout his career, Cesar has brought a grounded, relational approach to expanding community programs, from establishing novel initiatives in Australia and the Caribbean to guiding incubation programs for social entrepreneurs across Latin America. His foundational work includes co-founding a social enterprise to tackle urban food insecurity in India and Ghana, experiences that deeply inform his understanding of localized, community-centered action.

Cesar holds a B.S. in Statistics from UC Berkeley and an M.B.A. from ESADE Business School in Barcelona.