Chiquita Taylor is a nonprofit leader with more than a decade of experience advancing community development, social services, fundraising, and organizational growth. As Development Manager at Phoenix Conservatory of Music (PCM), she leads fundraising strategy focused on major gift cultivation and stewardship, fundraising events, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships. She also serves as Government Relations Chair for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Arizona Chapter, contributing to the advancement of the fundraising profession and nonprofit sector. Her broader leadership experience includes executive management, program development, strategic planning, staff and volunteer leadership, and community partnerships. Across her career, Chiquita has worked to expand opportunity and strengthen communities through a collaborative, equity-centered approach to nonprofit leadership.

Prior to joining PCM, Chiquita served as Director of Charitable Giving & Outreach and Program Director at Wildfire, where she led fundraising, outreach, and program initiatives. She previously served as Executive Director of FIBCO Family Services, providing organizational leadership across operations, fundraising, programs, staff management, strategic planning, and community partnerships. Earlier in her career, she held leadership and program roles with the National Center for Children and Families and The Children’s Inn at NIH – Woodmont House.

Throughout her career, Chiquita has been drawn to work that strengthens organizations and expands opportunity for individuals, families, and communities. She brings a collaborative and equity-centered perspective to her work, with a focus on building meaningful partnerships, connecting people and resources, and helping organizations create lasting community impact.