Aileen Rosa Sánchez

Líderes Alumni Representative

Chief Development Officer, The Funders Network

Aileen leads TFN’s comprehensive development strategy, working closely with senior leadership and the board to ensure the network’s long-term sustainability and growth. In this inaugural role, she is advancing a bold, equity-centered fundraising vision at a pivotal moment in TFN’s 25-year history.

Her experience includes designing and implementing philanthropic initiatives, robust donor engagement strategies, and comprehensive development programs that mobilize resources and empower community-led solutions. Aileen is a CFRE-certified fundraiser and has been recognized through fellowships from Oberlin College, LISC Twin Cities, and Hispanics in Philanthropy. She has worked with NEO Philanthropy, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, various Minnesota nonprofits, and in both political and foundation engagement.

She earned her BA from Oberlin College and her MBA from Augsburg University. Aileen has served as a founding board member of the Latino Economic Development Center and the New World School of the Arts Alumni Foundation.

Originally from Miami, she lives in North Minneapolis, where she enjoys gig singing and taking in her daughter’s creative projects.