Natalie Lopez

Natalie Lopez is an accomplished fundraising professional with significant experience in annual giving and donor relations. Currently serving as the Director of Annual Giving at Scripps Research since December 2022, Lopez leads a national multi-channel marketing fundraising program and manages a leadership giving society. Prior to this role, Lopez was the Regional Philanthropy Officer for the American Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial Counties, focusing on donor engagement and meeting revenue targets. Lopez also held the position of Director of Annual Giving at Point Loma Nazarene University, where strategic plans for soliciting gifts were developed and implemented. Earlier experience includes an Integrated Direct Marketing Manager role at UC San Diego, overseeing annual giving marketing efforts, and various positions within the same institution that contributed to a robust fundraising infrastructure. Lopez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from UC San Diego.