Anna Hernandez - Quinones Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Accomplished Annual Giving Manager with a proven history of success in Annual Giving fundraising. Specializing in data analysis, segmentation, and strategic planning to boost acquisition, retention, and donor engagement. Proficient in multi-segmented appeals, successful campaigns, and prospect research for comprehensive fundraising.• Cultivated an online $2,500 gift into a $100,000 named campaign contribution, resulting in a transformational $5 million capital campaign gift.• Championed an annual giving campaign, securing upwards of $1.3 million annually through targeted donor outreach, direct mail, and personal solicitations, including substantial gifts up to $35,000.• Maximized data analysis to pinpoint prospects, track donor progress, and drive parent engagement and donor cultivation through strategic annual giving approaches.• Collaborated with the advancement team, Executive Director, and President to evaluate and enhance solicitation strategies and campaign goals for all annual gift, major gift, and capital gift donors.• Drove growth in Matching Gifts and Donor-Advised Funds contributions while also cultivating unparalleled donor engagement and forging lasting relationships.• Developed strategies to increase donor giving and participation through segmented solicitation materials and keeping within budget constraints.• Donor engagement: Cultivated robust relationships through in-person visits, calls, emails, and correspondence, following the six steps of the donor engagement cycle.

Led a $6 million Capital Campaign to advance mission-driven initiatives within the Catholic Church, focusing on donor engagement and strategic partnerships. Engaging donors: “What connects you to Saint Catherine parish?”• Orchestrated a comprehensive church renovation initiative in collaboration with CCS Fundraising Consultants, overseeing all campaign phases to align with strategic objectives.• Managed a diverse donor portfolio, securing significant individual gifts of up to $250,000 to $5000 through precise identification and cultivation strategies.• Established a strategic alliance with key stakeholders to drive campaign success and secured leadership gifts through influential guidance.• Conducted thorough prospect research to broaden the campaign's support base and executed significant cultivation strategies that boosted contributions.• Prepared and empowered the Campaign Cabinet for impactful donor meetings while implementing rigorous prospect data tracking for real-time evaluation.• Facilitated non-cash gifts by engaging directly with donors to deepen their investment in the campaign's success.

Chief Development OfficerKey Accomplishments• Fostered a culture of philanthropy and support for our Church's mission and vision, addressing the community's needs.• Led overall project management for our Church Renewal Design and Project budget. Successfully obtained approval from the Diocese of San Jose for Church Design architectural plans and funding through a Renewal Campaign, gaining approval from the Bishop, Finance, and Building Committees.• Managed the church Campaign Feasibility Study, utilizing results to identify key leaders and lead donors in support of the capital campaign. • Implemented an effective moves management strategy that increased annual offertory revenue by 10% within year one.• Introduced an Annual Giving and Major Gift program while collaborating closely with the Pastor to focus on cultivating relationships with donors through these programs.• Educated staff and volunteers on philanthropy's importance in organizational health. Developed strategies ensuring donor support to fund development was sustained by creating appropriate systems for volunteer/donor management and research/cultivation initiatives integrating gift processing/recognition standards while maintaining compliance accountability standards for donors/funding sources.• Prioritized stewarding all donors by establishing sustainable lifelong relations between the organization and its benefactors• Researched, planned & established a Legacy Giving program fostering future organizational capacity• Responsible for developing Communication Marketing & Social Media strategies execution• Researched, managed, and rolled out a new Online Giving Program transitioning donors from multiple platforms into one unified platform.

San Jose, Us

Fundraising & Development ProfessionalWith a proven Track Record of Success in Achieving Fundraising Goals and Stewardship Objectives, Securing Operating and Endowment Gifts.Highly creative, results-driven fundraising and development professional, with entrepreneurial drive and vision. Over twelve years of experience capturing revenues and support for non-profit organizations. Skilled in building relationships and securing gifts; experienced in attracting and directing volunteers to achieve institutional needs and requirements in advocacy and fundraising.

San Jose, Us

Since 1851, Notre Dame High School has provided an exceptional Catholic college preparatory education for young women in Santa Clara Valley. The quality of this education has remained steadfast throughout Notre Dame’s rich 156 year history. My goal is to bring awareness of all the great things taking place at Notre Dame High School. I invite you to make a difference, invest in Notre Dame and make a gift to today. Please visit: ndsj.org/advancement/pledge_form.html

San Jose, California, Us