Board Member & Advisory

Board Governance Expertise | Nonprofit Leadership | Transformational Fundraising | Reputational Risk & Mission-Driven Governance

Board Member

Bettina Alonso brings extensive experience in nonprofit governance, executive leadership, and fundraising strategy, with a focus on aligning mission, accountability, and philanthropic impact.

Board Engagement & Governance Design

Insights into building boards where trustees feel connected, accountable, and aligned with organizational strategy and mission.

Transformational Fundraising Strategy

Expertise in development programs, major gifts, and cultivating relationships with philanthropic leaders.

Reputational Risk Mitigation

Guidance on strengthening governance frameworks that uphold transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

Executive Leadership Alignment

Experience in aligning leadership teams and staff with mission, creating cultures where purpose drives performance.

Major Donor & Trustee Cultivation

Understanding of strategies to foster authentic, mission-centered relationships with trustees and major donors.

Development Infrastructure & Growth

Knowledge of scalable fundraising systems that support long-term revenue and high-performing development teams.

Governance & Board-Level Value

Expertise in Board Leadership, Governance, and Mission-Aligned Philanthropy

Board Governance Engagement

Approaches to transforming board service into meaningful leadership experiences that strengthen oversight and mission alignment.

Fundraising as Executive Strategy

Exploration of fundraising as a strategic competency for leadership teams and nonprofit leadership development.

Capital Campaign & Revenue Strategy

Insights into building transformational fundraising strategies that support major campaigns and sustained revenue growth.

Trustee & Donor Relationship Strategy

Knowledge of cultivating strong, mission-driven relationships with trustees and philanthropic leaders.

Mission-Aligned Leadership Culture

Understanding alignment between staff, leadership, and organizational mission to foster high-performing nonprofit organizations.

“Fundraising is not about ego—it is about alignment, trust, and mastering the moment when mission meets opportunity.”

Bettina Alonso

Bettina Alonso

Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer at Maimonides Health

Learn From Bettina’s Expertise

Bettina Alonso shares her extensive experience in nonprofit governance, fundraising strategy, and executive leadership, helping boards and teams understand how mission, accountability, and philanthropy intersect to create lasting impact.