Anna Hernandez-Quinoneses

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 $100,000 named campaign contribution. Resulting into 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 exponential 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 with the question: “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.