David Perez currently serves as Director of Development at Arc Broward, where he oversees the organization’s fundraising events and initiatives while cultivating critical funding sources through grants, corporate sponsorships, and legislative partnerships. He brings more than 12 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, with a strong focus on strategic growth, community engagement, and mission-driven impact.

Prior to joining Arc Broward, Perez served as Chief Development and Divisional Officer for Broward Children’s Center. He also spent nearly a decade as Director of Marketing and Community Relations for United Community Options of South Florida in Miami, where he led brand strategy, outreach efforts, and community partnerships across the region.

A recognized leader in the nonprofit sector, Perez was named Young Professional of the Year (2023) and Nonprofit Executive of the Year (2024) by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In 2025, he was honored by Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick as a District 20 Angels in Adoption recipient and received the Game Changer Award from Women Empowering Women in Development. He is a 2025 graduate of Leadership North Broward and remains actively engaged in the community as a member of the Flamingo Gardens Food & Wine Host Committee and the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala Committee.

Perez holds both an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens. A proud Pompano Beach resident, he enjoys spending time with his wife, young son, and newborn daughter.