Enrique Aldana

About Enrique Aldana

Accomplished Development Leader with a proven track record in fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropic strategy across public media (PBS/NPR) and higher education. Recognized for building lasting relationships that drive mission-aligned giving and sustainable growth. Brings deep expertise in nonprofit leadership, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, budgeting, sales strategy, and team coaching. A passionate advocate for community advancement and social impact, with a business foundation rooted in a B.S. in Business Administration and Management from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management. Known for turning vision into action and connecting donors with the causes they care about most.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Development

   Azpm

   Jul 2022 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US

   As Senior Director of Development at Arizona Public Media (AZPM) at the University of Arizona, Enrique Aldana leads the organization’s comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategy, advancing the mission of Southern Arizona’s PBS and NPR affiliate. He oversees a multi-faceted development team responsible for major gifts, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, membership, and philanthropic campaigns.Key responsibilities include: • Designing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives that align with AZPM’s editorial and community goals • Cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners • Leading donor communications and recognition strategies to foster long-term engagement • Collaborating with executive leadership and the AZPM Board on capital campaigns and strategic planning • Managing annual revenue targets across all fundraising channels, ensuring fiscal accountability • Representing AZPM at high-level donor events, community forums, and national public media conferencesUnder Enrique’s leadership, AZPM has experienced consistent growth in contributed revenue and expanded its base of philanthropic support. His work connects storytelling with stewardship, inspiring audiences to invest in trusted, independent journalism and educational programming.

Education

• University of Arizona - Eller College of Management

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Nonprofits
• Allegiance and Raiser's Edge
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Training
• Marketing
• Sales
• Advertising Sales
• Retail
• B2b
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Coaching
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Market Research
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Email Marketing
• Fundraisers
• Product Development
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Salesforce.com
• Team Building
• Management
• Digital Media
• Sem
• Social Media