Our Staff
Jennifer Sachs
Senior Development Officer – Major Gifts
Jennifer Sachs is a fundraising professional with over 20 years of experience in directing teams to success, exceeding goals, and executing ambitious campaigns. She has a proven track record of increasing giving and growing the pipeline of donors from membership up to major donors. She has deep experience in grant management, corporate partnerships, and planned giving programs. Focused on building strong donor relations, providing exceptional stewardship, and strategizing for ambitious and sustainable fundraising growth.
Jennifer has a degree in Environmental Conservation from University of Colorado at Boulder and worked as a Park Ranger before switching to Development and Communications. She has led teams for some of the Bay Area’s most lauded organizations including On Lok Senior Programs, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and The Marine Mammal Center.
In her time away from her desk, Jennifer has many passions- running, paddle boarding and any activity on the trails or in the water. She is an artist, animal lover and home chef.