University of Hawai‘i Foundation
Karla Zarate-Ramirez, CFRE has a strong and diverse work experience in the field of development and fundraising. Karla began their career at American Friends Service Committee in 2004, where they held various roles including Director of Development Operations and Associate Director of Development. In 2014, they were promoted to Director of Campaign & Leadership Gifts. In 2016, they joined the University of Hawai'i Foundation as Executive Director of Development for the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences. Karla later became Associate Vice President for Major Gifts and is currently serving as the Vice President for Development. Karla's expertise and leadership in fundraising have contributed significantly to the success of these organizations.
Karla Zarate-Ramirez, CFRE, obtained a CFRE credential from CFRE International in September 2012. Karla has a Master of Science degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania, which they completed between 2001 and 2003. Karla also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Hampshire College, which they earned from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, there is no information available about their education at FSS, including the dates and degree obtained.
University of Hawai‘i Foundation
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaiʻi. Today, it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System providing a range of professional fundraising services to all 10 UH campuses, in addition to managing more than 3,400 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students. The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawaiʻi, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the Foundation works closely with these organizations as well as with others in the community exclusively for the benefit of the university.