About me
Mariana Keller is vice president of philanthropy and community engagement at The Bear Creek School in Redmond, WA. Since stepping into the role, she has reshaped the school's approach to advancement around a community-wide culture of philanthropy, producing six consecutive years of record growth, a 140% increase in total philanthropic revenue, and a 22% expansion of the donor base. Her team manages annual giving, a comprehensive campaign, stewardship, legacy giving, and community engagement.
A national conference speaker, Mariana has presented at CASE NAIS and the Raise Conference on topics ranging from AI integration in advancement to relationship-centered fundraising. She is known for a warm, story-driven approach that treats stewardship as an act of hospitality, anticipating what donors and families need before they ask, and building the trust that inspires lifelong generosity.
