Diana Rodriguez

About Diana Rodriguez

Nonprofit evangelist, visionary leader, compelling communicator, strategic advisor, and innovative thinker with a passion for storytelling, communications, and elevating philanthropic missions. A multi-functional, multilingual professional and philanthropic marketer who gains energy from building and strengthening relationships, with over ten years’ experience in non-profit development. Hands-on strategist with a proven ability to streamline operations and increase efficiencies to enhance communications and brand relevance. Demonstrated success developing relationships to reactivate lapsed donors, strengthen donor retention and overall stewardship efforts, as well as producing special events, incorporating effective prospecting and cultivation strategies. A trusted charitable investment advisor working to fulfill the passions of individuals, foundations, and corporate partners by matching them with the programs, services, and funding opportunities they care about. Passionate about elevating the Latino community and empowering first generation youth. Staunch advocate for equity in education, access to resources, and promoting financial stability and empowerment. Workshop and keynote speaker, nonprofit fundraising and communications analysis and advisory. Experienced in: Leadership • Innovative Strategy • Corporate Relations • Strategic Planning & Execution • Business Process Improvement • Cross-functional Team Leadership • Relationship-Building • Fundraising • Idea Synthesis • Rebranding • Communications • Copy/ Copywriting • Idea Synthesis • Adaptability • Project Management • Mentorship Proficient in Spanish (Bilingual) and French (Limited Working Proficiency) Certified in: Fundraising, Event Sponsorship, Marketing, & Management Strategy

Experience

1. Chief Development & Marketing Officer

   St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy

   Mar 2022 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Pre-K3 - 8th grade Catholic Academy in Dallas, TX providing a safe, rigorous, faith-based education with a holistic, family-centered approach. The philosophy of St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy is to provide a safe and caring environment in which optimum learning takes place. As a Catholic elementary Academy, we strive to provide our students with the highest standards of excellence in spiritual, academic, social, and physical development. Students are encouraged to develop fully in the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional domains. We believe that each child is a unique individual and strive to provide conditions that address their needs. We acknowledge and support the role of parents as the primary educators of their children. St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy prepares students to think critically, integrate Gospel values, and learn the Church\'s mission and traditions, as reflected in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The mission of SPSA is to provide a safe, quality Catholic education to transform lives and change futures.

Education

• Universidad de Guanajuato

  Study Abroad, Independent Research Project on Domestic Violence in Mexico (In Spanish)

  2007 — 2007

• Brandeis University

  International/Global Studies & Social Justice/Social Policy

  2005 — 2009