Jennifer Bates Navarra

Jennifer Bates Navarra has served as the Vice President of Marketing & Development for The Arc of San Diego since 2005. She is responsible for managing all aspects of marketing, public relations, and fundraising activities for the organization. Her fundraising accomplishments include leading efforts to complete the $3 million capital campaign for the new Sulpizio Family Center, raising $4.5 million for the Gerber Family Center renovations, and significantly increasing revenue and attendance at The Arc of San Diego’s annual fundraising gala. During her tenure she has assisted in raising more than $12 million for the organization.

Prior to joining The Arc, she worked for the San Diego City Council and California State Assembly. Jennifer has more than 25 years’ experience in public relations, media management, and marketing. She has strong ties to the community and is an experienced fundraiser with particular expertise in individual gifts, special events, capital campaigns, and grants.

Jennifer received her B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California. She holds a Certificate in Fundraising Management from The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. She previously held internships at KGTV Channel 10 (ABC Affiliate) working at the assignment desk and for the Troubleshooter investigative news segment.

Jennifer is a graduate of LEAD San Diego (’01) and an active member of the Trojan League of San Diego and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Among her many accolades, she was recognized as a finalist in the 2012 San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Awards.