The Birthplace of Apra
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with fundraising expert Aileen Rosa Sánchez to explore the world of Invisible Funders.
Philanthropic intermediaries—such as fiscal sponsors, donor collaboratives, PSOs, and regranting organizations—are among the fastest-growing and most opaque players in fundraising. The lack of clarity and donor visibility often makes it difficult for prospect researchers to track gifts, understand donor intent, and identify funding opportunities. This session will unpack the intermediary landscape, examining key entity types and their purpose, and the tension between donor transparency and trust-based philanthropy. Attendees will learn how to identify intermediaries, navigate pooled funding structures, and develop strategies to engage funders operating behind the scenes.
When:
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central
Where:
This session will be a virtual webinar. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link.
Meet the Speaker:
Aileen Rosa Sánchez is an entrepreneurial advancement strategist with a proven record of driving revenue growth and advancing organizational missions. She specializes in transformational initiatives, infrastructure development, and cross-sector collaboration, helping communities and donors achieve their philanthropic goals. Aileen’s leadership experience spans 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits, foundations, intermediaries, political campaigns, and government engagement. A Certified Fund Raising Executive, she holds a BA from Oberlin College and an MBA from Augsburg University, complemented by multiple leadership honors.
A Cuban-American woman from Miami who learned English watching Sesame Street, Aileen now resides in north Minneapolis with her family. She currently serves on the steering committee for Hispanics in Philanthropy’s Líderes Advisory Network and enjoys gig singing and listening to her daughter's bands in her spare time.
