ANDREA DIEHL
Shriners Children’s
ST PAUL,MN
22
years of professional experience
Dynamic and accomplished senior leader with 25 years of proven success in advancing donor relations and fundraising initiatives across academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits. Strong track record in directing major gift programs and multimillion-dollar capital campaigns, effectively identifying, soliciting, and stewarding six- and seven-figure donations from a diverse range of stakeholders, including alumni, private donors, foundations, and corporations. Extensive collaboration with executives, boards, and committees to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the mission and vision of large-scale organizations. Renowned for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, along with a commitment to guiding teams toward exceeding goals through sound judgment and effective coaching.
Skills
Tech: MS Office (Word
Excel
PowerPoint) | Blackbaud – Raiser's Edge
Nonprofit governance
Donor relations
Research and analysis
Strategic planning
Work History
Senior Director of Development
7 Months- Raise major gifts to support the mission of Shriners Children’s and achieve our annual fundraising goal. During the 2024 fundraising cycle I exceeded our multi million dollar goal, finishing the year at 120% to goal. During the first and second quarter of 2025 I exceeded our monthly fundraising benchmarks each month.
- Raise major gifts to support the mission of Shriners Children’s and achieve our annual fundraising goal. During the 2024 fundraising cycle I exceeded our multi million dollar goal, finishing the year at 120% of goal. During the first and second quarter of 2025 I exceeded our monthly fundraising benchmarks each month.
- Identified, cultivated, and nurtured donor relationships, enhancing support for Shriners Children’s Twin Cities.
- Planned and executed annual fundraising gala, contributing to overall fundraising success.
- Built positive relationships with regional board members, representing their interests in fundraising and providing monthly status reports.
- Engaged in local events to promote awareness of Shriners Children’s
Senior Development Officer
3 Years 1 Month- Directs the development and execution of a gifts program and fundraising strategy for a 1,200+-student private law school, reporting to the VP of Development and Alumni Relations and managing a 140-donor portfolio.
- Executed fundraising cycle from identifying targets and securing relationships to stewarding $50K+ donations, resulting in several endowed scholarships that advanced school’s mission and increased access.
- Liaised between Development and four school centers and institutes, collaborating with advisory boards to enhance engagement and inform members on school priorities.
- Partnered with Development to support events, revived pre-pandemic engagements, and collaborated with academic program staff to identify engagement opportunities connecting alumni/donors with school.
Principal and Campaign Gift Officer
2 Years 8 Months- Collaborated with CEO/President, Capital Campaign Committee, and Board of Directors to oversee strategy and execution of principal gifts program, driving philanthropic revenue growth.
- Developed a pipeline for principal gift prospects and worked with major gifts team to maximize outreach, consistently exceeding revenue goals and securing a $2.5M gift, the largest in the organization’s history.
- Created pipeline for principal gift prospects and coordinated with major gifts team to enhance outreach, consistently surpassing revenue goals and securing largest gift in organization's history at $2.5M.
- Partnered with the CEO/President, Capital Campaign Committee, and Board of Directors of a growing nonprofit to oversee strategy, execution, and philanthropic revenue of the principal gifts program.
Director of Development
1 Year 11 Months- Created and managed a fundraising plan with five-year strategy with an $18M capital campaign, successfully securing seven-figure gifts and establishing a list of naming opportunities for major donors.
- Directed the creation and implementation of a robust fundraising structure for a federally qualified healthcare center, reporting to the CEO and VP of Development, owning budgets, and managing the strategic planning process.
- Strengthened the annual giving program, including managing a grant writer and grant writing process, facilitating annual events, and increasing employee giving by ~50%.
- Utilized idle Raisers Edge fundraising database, creating benchmarks for data entry and engagement tracking to enhance data-driven decision making.
- Represented HCN and Leadership Coalition on Aging, promoting services and increasing community visibility.
- Partnered with pediatrician to establish sister program for national Reach Out and Read program, expanding funding to create and publish pediatrician-written children’s book for appointments.
Senior Major Gift Officer, Major Gifts Officer
5 Years 9 Months- Advanced to spearhead a fundraising strategy to secure millions of dollars in donations from high-value philanthropists to fund and operate a multi-state nonprofit addiction treatment program.
- Collaborated with Executive Director and administrators to enhance individual gifts, traveling weekly to cultivate and solicit six and seven-figure donations while stewarding major contributions.
- Worked with the Executive Director and administrators to increase the size of individual gifts, traveling weekly to remote locations to cultivate and solicit six and seven-figure gifts and steward large donations.
- Founded regional philanthropy committee for Southwest Region, overseeing volunteers and aligning on funding needs across 16 locations.
- Organized and developed the agenda for a multi-day conference in New Bedford, MA, increasing the confidence of major donors and securing a seven-figure gift.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders, including leadership and medical teams, to discuss HBF’s future plans and funding priorities.
Director of Major Giving
2 Years 9 Months- Supported the funding and expansion of a community-focused nonprofit by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts.
- Planned and executed fundraising programs and events, including annual fundraising gala, enhancing donor engagement and community involvement.
- Provided strategic leadership in the design and implementation of a development program necessary to sustain major gifts and planned giving activities, resulting in the consistent achievement of financial goals.
- Collaborated with executive team and staff to develop and implement operational strategies, architecting systems and processes to strengthen development efforts.
Reunion Gift Program Developer
- Developed and launched the school’s reunion giving program, enabling immediate and long-term success.
- Designed campus programs supporting student engagement, learning outcomes, and cross-department collaboration.
- Coordinated program schedules, communications, and logistics to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Developed implementation plans aligned with institutional priorities and participant needs.
Reunion Gift Coordinator
2 Years 11 Months- Defined and implemented strategies to enhance reunion giving for private university, recruiting, organizing, and managing 80-120 volunteers annually.
- Brought on to define and implement strategies to elevate reunion giving to a new level of sophistication for a private university, including recruiting, organizing, and managing 80-120 volunteers annually.
- Leveraged wealth analysis, peer ratings, and involvement codes to effectively identify committee members and gift prospects from a pool of 4K+ individuals.
- Composed solicitation letters and designed direct email pieces, increasing funds raised and donor participation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Sociology
Coursework: Lilly School of Philanthropy, University of Indiana
Affiliations
Member: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Personal Information
Title: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Timeline
Senior Director of Development
Shriners Children’s
10.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Senior Development Officer
MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW
09.2021 - 10.2024Read More
Principal and Campaign Gift Officer
ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY (AHS)
08.2018 - 04.2021Read More
Director of Development
HEALTHCARE NETWORK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
06.2016 - 05.2018Read More
Senior Major Gift Officer, Major Gifts Officer
HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION
09.2010 - 06.2016Read More
Director of Major Giving
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA
07.2006 - 04.2009Read More
Reunion Gift Program Developer
SPELMAN COLLEGE
05.2006 - 05.2006Read More
Reunion Gift Coordinator
COLLEGE OF SAINT CATHERINE
06.2003 - 05.2006Read More
Catherine University – School of Humanities, Arts & Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Sociology
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