Norma Denham, a seasoned professional fundraiser, has spent the last 22 years shaping the fundraising landscape in the greater San Antonio area.
For the past 11 years, she has coordinated and directed political fundraising events, raising between $20,000 and $250,000 per event and surpassing $2,000,000 in Bexar County in 2019 alone. Her ability to navigate the challenges of political campaigns, combined with her record-breaking fundraising history, has established her as a leading expert in the field. Prior to her work in political fundraising, Norma spent 11 years in the nonprofit sector as a Regional Director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, raising over $3 million in net profit annually. With a wealth of experience, she continues to develop high-caliber strategies for clients.
In 2009, Norma founded Norma Denham & Associates as a full-service political fundraising consulting firm. Under her leadership, the firm built a strong reputation for providing political clients—ranging from State, County, and City Council races—with tailored fundraising strategies, goals, resources, an extensive network, and expert event logistics. Today, the firm is owned by her sons, Dain Denham and Adison Denham, who carry forward its legacy while expanding its reach and impact.
Throughout her career, Norma has worked with a wide range of political figures, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg, District Attorney Joe Gonzales, Commissioner Rebeca Clay Flores, Commissioner Tommy Calvert, John T. Montford, State Senator Roland Gutierrez, State Representative Ray Lopez, City Councilman Clayton Perry, Councilman John Courage, and Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Her past clients have also included former Mayor Ivy Taylor, former Representative John Lujan, Councilwoman Elisa Chan, State Representative Harvey Hilderbran, Councilman John Clamp, Mayoral Candidate Mike Villarreal, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, and Sheriff Susan Pamerleau. Other local clients have included Representative Diana Arevalo, Senator José Menéndez, Councilman Joe Krier, and Councilman Ray Lopez. She has also worked alongside Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Beyond her professional work, Norma remains actively involved in her community through various organizations. She is a member of the North San Antonio Chamber and has served on the Latina Leadership Institute steering committee for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She also chaired the Exhibits and Education Committee for the Witte Museum. In 2015, she was invited to attend the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University, a nonpartisan leadership program designed exclusively for women in politics.
Although she established Norma Denham & Associates in 2009, today she supports the firm in an advisory capacity while her sons, Dain Denham and Adison Denham, lead its continued growth and success.