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ToQuyen Doan (she/her)
Fundraising & Development Expert | Strategic Partnerships Leader | DEI & Social Change Advocate | Bridge Builder
ToQuyen Doan is a passionate and experienced development professional who serves as the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships at Women's Earth Alliance (WEA).1 She joined WEA in 2022, stepping into this newly designed role to co-design, implement, and steward a robust development strategy for the organization.1
Background and Experience
ToQuyen brings over a decade of experience in fundraising and development to her role at WEA. Her career in this field began unexpectedly during her time in the Peace Corps in Armenia, where she first recognized the importance of connecting grassroots communities with resources to implement their solutions.1
Prior to joining WEA, ToQuyen held the position of Development Director, Grants and Donor Engagement at RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).1 Her experience also includes work with federal, foundation, and corporate grant and partnership management.
Education and Values
ToQuyen holds a BA in Environmental Studies and an MA in International Development and Social Change.1 Her academic background aligns closely with her professional focus on environmental and social justice issues.
She describes herself as a bridge-builder who is passionate about gender, education, environmental justice, and racial justice.2 ToQuyen believes strongly in the power of collective action and the importance of amplifying and supporting community-based solutions.1
Role at Women's Earth Alliance
At WEA, ToQuyen's role involves:
- Developing and implementing fundraising strategies
- Honoring current philanthropic relationships
- Supporting WEA's growth initiatives
- Connecting community-led projects with values-aligned individuals, institutions, and companies1
Her approach to fundraising is relationship-centered, recognizing that everyone has a role to play in supporting WEA's mission, regardless of the form or amount of their contribution.1
In addition to her work at WEA, ToQuyen serves as a board member at Girls Education International, demonstrating her commitment to empowering young women through education.3
Highlights
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I had the incredible opportunity to join one of our amazing clients, who was a presenter and sponsor at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote)'s Leadership Summit, Japanese American Citizens League's National Convention, and OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates' National Convention from July 11-14. What an inspiring event it was to hear from incredible national and grassroots organizations doing transformative work within the AANHPI community.
Thank you to everyone who made this event so impactful. The energy, passion, and dedication of all the attendees were truly motivating. It was such a joy to reconnect with long-time friends, build bonds with new colleagues, and meet so many wonderful leaders.
I’m already looking forward to next year's gathering in Seattle. Until then, let’s continue the important work we’re all doing, support where you can, and don't forget to get out and vote!
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A little reminder for this Friday from Roger Federer’s 2024 Dartmouth Commencement Speech: perfection isn’t possible, and you can’t win every time. What matters is that you keep moving forward, working harder and smarter.
One of our clients had been struggling to get the well-deserved funding support for their important work. But we kept going, rethinking priorities, exploring different funders, and refining our messaging. Today, we got some fantastic news and can celebrate our collective success!
Wherever you are in your life, give yourself the grace to feel the lows, and then keep pushing forward and upward. Trust me, you can do hard things. Keep going—you’ve got this!
