Martin Alves

VP, Business Development Team

Martin Alves brings more than 25 years of fundraising and development experience serving Catholic parishes, dioceses, and faith-based organizations. After beginning his career in education within the Dioceses of Dallas and St. Louis, he transitioned into development work, leading and supporting numerous multi-million-dollar campaigns across the country.

His work includes a $10 million campaign for the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica and Catholic Schools in Michigan, participation in two $125 million diocesan campaigns in Orlando and Cleveland, and service as a Relationship Manager for The Catholic Community Foundation and Damascus, a fast-growing Catholic nonprofit. Martin also co-owns Alves Landscape in Marion, Ohio, with his daughter. He holds a B.S.Ed. from Stephen F. Austin State University and remains deeply active in parish and community life.