Caroline Ciocca joined NCF in 2022 as an Executive Consultant and Fractional COO, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As Principal of Leadership Guide, her mission is to illuminate the path for fellow nonprofit leaders, fostering a transformative mindset that guides organizations with the precision of business acumen. In her role with NCF, she provides strategic guidance, leadership coaching, and organizational development support.
A prominent C-level leader in Las Vegas’s nonprofit community for nearly two decades, Caroline has held notable roles including President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada and Director of Corporate Citizenship for Cash America, Inc. At Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, she led significant year-over-year fundraising growth, increasing revenue from $1.4 million to $3.9 million and securing The Wishing Place, a 7,000-square-foot building donated by Allegiant to serve as a sanctuary for “Wish Kids.”
Caroline holds an MBA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Her accomplishments have been recognized with multiple honors, including In Business Top 40 Under 40, Vegas Magazine’s Women Who Give, UNLV Lee Business School Alumni of the Year, and Las Vegas Weekly’s Women of Intrigue.
Outside of work, Caroline enjoys long walks with her rescued Bichon mix, Stella, traveling, exploring scenic landscapes by bike, and creating culinary dishes. She is especially fond of exploring the beautiful state of Georgia, where she lives.
