Heidi Saravia
Executive Director of Development, Major Gifts
- Role
- Executive Director, Major Gifts at Hoag Health System
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heidi Saravia
Fundraising executive and development professional with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare and higher education. I specialize in securing major and transformational gifts, cultivating long‑term philanthropic partnerships, and advancing mission-driven organizations through strategic development initiatives.My work spans collaboration with executive boards, faculty, senior‑level alumni, physicians, and institutional leadership. I am skilled at expanding major gift pipelines, strengthening donor engagement strategies, and streamlining the cultivation and stewardship of major, planned, and principal gifts. I have also led targeted micro‑campaigns (6‑figure+) that support key institutional priorities and drive measurable impact.Recognized for my ability to build trust, navigate complex environments, and solve problems with both creativity and practicality, I pride myself on fostering strong internal and external relationships that elevate organizational success.I am motivated by meaningful work, collaborative teams, and opportunities to inspire philanthropy that transforms communities and the future of care.
Experience
Executive Director, Major Gifts
Apr 2022 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US
Education
Moorpark College
General Education
1993 — 1995
Pierce College
AA, General Education
1996 — 2000
University of Phoenix
BS, Business Management
2010 — 2012
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Executive Education Program, Leadership and Management
2014 — 2015
UCLA
Certificate in Fundraising
2007 — 2010
Skills
- Marketing
- Donor Recognition
- Donor Relations
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Grants
- Event Management
- Prospect Research
- Annual Giving
- Alumni Relations
- Stewardship
- Individual Giving
- Direct Mail
- Community Outreach
- Program Development
- Philanthropy
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising
- Planned Giving
- Strategy
- Volunteer Management
- Major Gift Development
- Board Development
- Program Management
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