Kinsey Hirae
San Diego,CA
Summary
Mission-driven operations and fundraising professional with 5+ years of experience supporting fundraising teams in performance-driven environments. Brings a unique, first-hand perspective from working as a face-to-face fundraiser on the vendor side, having personally fundraised for The Nature Conservancy across multiple campaigns and directly engaged donors in the field. Through this experience, has developed a clear understanding of what resonates with supporters and what drives long-term, sustained giving. Motivated to support The Nature Conservancy’s mission by strengthening the systems that help face-to-face fundraising teams turn meaningful conversations into lasting impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Acquisition Specialist
Westwise
San Diego, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Primary point of contact for prospective clients, conducting structured intake interviews with accuracy and attention to compliance requirements.
- Managed multiple active cases simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines and performance standards.
- Utilized organizational skills to effectively manage multiple cases while ensuring timely compliance with deadlines.
- Maintained data integrity of CRM records to enhance reporting consistency and improve cross-team collaboration.
- Coordinated contract execution and resolved documentation discrepancies, streamlining processes with legal and operations teams.Analyze client eligibility using established guidelines to support informed decision-making and compliance standards.
- Managed high-volume intake workflows, ensuring accurate data collection and verification for reliable CRM reporting.
- Collaborated with marketing and legal teams to streamline tracking systems and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Maintained organized documentation and followed up consistently to ensure operational accountability and timely case progression.
Office Director
New Canvassing Experience
Austin, TX
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Achieved #1 national ranking in donor acquisition performance.
- Directed large-scale face-to-face fundraising campaigns for national nonprofit partners, including The Nature Conservancy.
- Managed reporting processes with CRM and internal tracking tools to monitor acquisition metrics and donor retention.
- Oversaw site operations, ensured compliance with standards, tracked performance metrics, and facilitated vendor-client communication.
- Interpreted partner guidelines to align field execution with organizational expectations.
Campaign Manager
New Canvassing Experience
Austin, TX
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Launched and managed fundraising campaigns, coordinating logistics, messaging, and establishing performance benchmarks to drive engagement.
- Cultivated team morale and ensured compliance with campaign KPIs through targeted coaching and analytics-driven feedback.
- Developed structured pitch guides and donor narratives to enhance effectiveness across demographics and campaign types.
- Maintained consistent top-tier national performance in donor acquisition and retention.
Fundraiser
New Canvassing Experience
Austin, TX
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Recognized as “Fundraiser of the Year” after securing $50,000+ in recurring donor commitments while consistently meeting KPI, compliance, and reporting standards.
- Executed high-volume outreach, leveraging interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with diverse individuals and address objections effectively.
- Performed high-volume outreach while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with campaign guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2017
Skills
- Campaign and Fundraiser Acquisition Strategy
- Effective storytelling
- Ethical Fundraising
- Team Recruiting and Onboarding
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Strategic Communication
- Donor Journey Optimization & Retention
- Technology & Data Management
- Client management
- CRM software
References
- Martin Leggett, CEO, New Canvassing Experience, (310) 560-0348, Martin@newcanvassing.com
- Cierra Roth, Annual Gifts Officer, Seattle Children’s Hospital, (813) 500-1218, Cierra.roth@gmail.com
- Desiree Jacquez, National Field Manager, OneSixty Fundraising, (562) 482-2430, Desireejacquez5@gmail.com
Timeline
Client Acquisition Specialist
Westwise
05.2024 - Current
Office Director
New Canvassing Experience
04.2020 - 06.2024
Campaign Manager
New Canvassing Experience
04.2019 - 03.2020
Fundraiser
New Canvassing Experience
01.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Rhode Island