August 14, 2024 – Scottsdale, AZ – After more than a decade as an Affinaquest client and Salesforce implementation partner, we are thrilled to formally announce Melissa Kwilosz as EVP of Advancement Strategy at Affinaquest.
Bringing her 25 years of advancement experience—including positions in frontline fundraising, advancement services, and information systems—to the Affinaquest organization will accelerate the continued growth and innovation of Affinaquest’s suite of advancement and data technology solutions.
Most recently, Melissa was the Advancement Portfolio Lead at Huron, working with clients and partners to deliver Salesforce implementation services for advancement clients.
David Marr, CEO of Affinaquest, said, “Melissa’s direct knowledge of Affinaquest’s Advancement RM as an early adopter of the solution during her tenure as CIO at Arizona State University, paired with her passion and commitment to furthering advancement technology to benefit the broader institution, is unsurpassed in the industry. We are excited to see her experience and knowledge lead Affinaquest and Advancement RM into the next stage of growth and innovation.”
Her passion for solving complex advancement requirements with tools that drive the unique business of fundraising, communications, and alumni relations speaks for itself, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on the AQ team!
Melissa said, “I look forward to working with our truly committed Affinaquest team and broader partner ecosystem. Helping current and future clients solve business challenges, streamline operations, and unlock new advancement capabilities inspires me every day, and I’m excited for the opportunity to continue that work in my new role.”
