Sara Johnson

Sara Johnson is an experienced fundraising professional with a focus on individual philanthropy and major gifts. Currently serving as the Senior Individual Philanthropy Officer at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley since September 2016, Sara has previously held prominent roles at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, where responsibilities included formulating strategies for major gifts and managing individual giving initiatives. Additional experience includes positions at Castilleja School and TheatreWorks, where Sara developed fundraising strategies and managed successful annual fund campaigns. Sara's early career at Claris Corporation involved training and development in sales. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Santa Clara University, a B.A. in Dramatic Arts from UC Santa Barbara, and two years of undergraduate studies at Occidental College.