Rebecca Bahar-Cook is the CEO of Capitol Fundraising Associates, brings extensive experience in fundraising and nonprofit management. She creates fundraising strategies, plans events, leads capital campaigns, designs solicitation materials, and trains others in donor development. Her work spans board development and volunteer recruitment, ensuring nonproftis succeed in their missions.An MSU alumna and proud parent of two recent graduates, Rebecca is running for MSU Trustee to advocate for affordable tuition, maintain MSU’s research excellence, and promote community engagement among students. Her vision is to ensure MSU remains accessible to working-class families while preparing students to contribute to society.
Rebecca's career includes work with numerous nonprofits, including Children’s Trust Michigan, Equality Michigan, and Greater Lansing Food Bank. She has also consulted on significant political campaigns and events, including Senator Debbie Stabenow's campaign and the Whitmer Gilchrist Inaugural Committee. Her fundraising experience began in college, working for Congressman Bob Carr in both Michigan and Washington, D.C.
In addition to her professional work, Rebecca is deeply involved in her community. She chairs the Capitol Area Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board and serves on several other boards, including the Capital Regional Community Foundation. Rebecca lives in East Lansing with her husband, Todd.