Edna Yohannes, MBA.

I’m a mission-driven leader passionate about empowering people and communities through social mobility and financial resilience. I have been in this field of philanthropy for over 15 years and have raised millions of dollars towards different causes. My joy comes from seeing visions and ideas come to life and uplifting individuals and communities. Funding is a powerful tool! I have crafted thousands of proposals that resulted in six- and seven figure dollar gifts. My strength is in pattern recognition and partnership building. I focus on creating a strong donor pipeline, so you have a constant infusion of funding and not just one time or episodic transactions. I’ve raised more than $77 million for different causes and played a key role in a comprehensive campaign that brought in over $300 million. My experience spans nonprofits, healthcare, academia, individuals, foundations, and corporate partnerships — and I’ve served as a C-suite executive and board member for organizations committed to equity and impact.