Veronica Marquez, Donor Relations Manager - United Way of Southern Nevada
Veronica Marquez is the Donor Relations Manager at United Way of Southern Nevada. She loves bringing people together—those who need help and want to give.
She runs programs like Nevada Pre-K, which helps young kids get early education, and the Language Access Program, which helps newcomers find resources in Southern Nevada.
Veronica believes in building real relationships, not just transactions. She encourages donors to volunteer so they can see the difference they’re making.
For her, the best part of the job is giving people hope and helping them through tough times. She works with the mindset of “humanity over everything.”
Her advice to nonprofit leaders? Stay updated, be creative, and make fundraising more interactive and engaging.
In this episode:
- 00:00 – Welcome to the KRM Podcast, Veronica Marquez!
- 00:23 – The Heart of United Way of Southern Nevada
- 01:35 – Making an Impact: Programs that Change Lives
- 03:31 – Building Stronger Relationships in the Nonprofit World
- 05:09 – The Best Part of the Job: Veronica’s Personal Insight
- 06:14 – Advice for Nonprofit Leaders: Making Volunteer Work Fulfilling and Enjoyable
- 07:23 – A Message to the Nonprofit Community: The Deeper Purpose Behind Nonprofit Work
- 08:11 – Closing Thoughts
"Making every interaction relational and not transactional is probably a key point in ensuring that your donors are involved."
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