Approach
Helping nonprofit organizations raise more money.
With over 40+ years of combined experience, Lewis Orellana, Inc draws on proven best practices to identify the strategies that will deliver the greatest impact for each client. They know that empowering organizations is not one-size-fits-all. Every organization has a unique personality and value proposition that resonates with different donors. That’s why Lewis Orellana, Inc brings a client-centered approach, fueled by ganas (the deep desire to give your best), to every engagement. Their goal is to empower organizations to realize their full potential.
"We believe in the power of community and lifting others as we climb. We strive to support nonprofits that are doing great work, and just need some fundraising guidance to take their work to the next level. We look forward to working alongside you."
Jovanny Orellana & Eldon Lewis
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
We help changemakers raise more money, by leading with purpose, backed by strategy, and driven by heart.
Vision
Empowering nonprofits to unlock their full fundraising potential and fuel bold, mission-driven impact in their communities.
Values
Client-first
Mission-focused
Excellence
Hustle
Ganas
Lewis Orellana, Inc was founded by two passionate leaders with deep community roots and proven fundraising success.
Jovanny Orellana
Jovanny Orellana is a seasoned nonprofit executive and President of Latin Women’s Initiative, a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and uplifting communities. With over 20 years of nonprofit experience, she has raised more than $133 million in capital and operating support, built 100+ corporate and community partnerships, and managed 70+ board members across Texas. A proud Mexican-American and first-generation graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Jovanny is a recognized leader in campaign strategy, donor stewardship, event strategy, and Boards. She is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Latinos for Education, and a Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce alumna.
Eldon Lewis
Eldon Lewis is an accomplished fundraising and development leader with over 20 years of nonprofit experience and a proven history of securing major gifts, federal grants, and expanding funding pipelines for mission-driven organizations. Over his career, he has raised more than $150 million in capital and operating support. He serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Houston Chapter, where he chairs the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Committee. His prior leadership includes board service with the Grants Professionals Association Southeast Texas Chapter and the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston. Eldon is a graduate of Leadership Houston Class XXXIX, a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum (ALF) Class LXIII, and a graduate of the Houston Black Leadership Institute (HBLI) Class VII. He earned his Master of Public Administration from the Rutgers School of Public Affairs, graduating at the top of his class.