Tanya Adolph

About Tanya Adolph

As the Senior Director of Donor Development at March of Dimes, Tanya leads and executes the strategic vision for donor cultivation, retention, and stewardship in the Southern California region. With over 10 years of experience in the non-profit sector, higher education advancement, and NCAA athletics, Tanya has a proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, securing and managing funds, and creating impactful programs and events that advance the mission and goals of the organizations she serves.Tanya is passionate about creating pathways and access opportunities towards a more equitable community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Master of Arts in Sport Management from California State University Long Beach, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. A marketer with a passion for donor cultivation and board and volunteer development at heart, Tanya leverages her skills and knowledge in stewardship, business development, engagement and affinity programs, event fundraising, sponsorship procurement, and community relations to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Donor Development

   March of Dimes

   Jul 2023 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Oversight of Greater Los Angeles Market - Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Inland Empire, providing overall management, planning, execution, and leadership, including creating mission impact, mobilizing supporters, growing a diversified revenue portfolio, donor stewardship, board/staff development, and maintaining overall budgets.Spearhead strategies to enhance donor engagement and cultivate inclusiveleadership boards across hospital, government, and corporate partners.• Developed and executed market strategy aligned with mission impact,leading to increased advocacy to exceed revenue goal by 15%.• Oversee staff of 4, all revenue goals, events, and engagement of geographicregions: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.• Facilitate storytelling and impact-driven communications for internal andexternal stakeholders via web, social media, newsletters, and events.• Lead large-scale community events (e.g, March for Babies Walk, Gala) withinclusive programming and a focus on mission visibility and belonging.

Education

• California State University, Long Beach

  BA History, United States and Asia

• Long Beach City College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

• University of Southern California

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Organizational Leadership, Higher Education Administration

• California State University, Long Beach

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Sport Management