Valarie Hunsinger

Senior Director of Fundraising Services, FundEd Strategies

Valarie (she/her) provides strategic vision and collaborative leadership to lead FundEd’s fundraising strategy, drive talent development, integrate vital resources, and forge strong partnerships that maximize the impact on schools and organizations nationwide.

Before joining FundedStrategies, Valarie brought her commitment to educational equity to fruition in various roles over a span of 15 years. She kick-started her career as an educator, gaining valuable insights into the transformative power of access to the right resources and opportunities for students. Further honing her skills, she served as the Director of Development and Marketing at LION Charter School in Bronx, New York. In addition, she also provided development and marketing consultancy to various nonprofits.

Valarie has a BA in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College and an MA in Education and School Library and Information Technology from Mansfield University. As a volunteer, Valarie has supported local, national, and international nonprofits including food banks and literacy organizations. Valarie lives in Arizona and enjoys hiking and traveling with her family.

Brieanna Quinn

Director, Fundraising Services and Marketing, FundEd Strategies

Brieanna brings nearly twenty-five years of fundraising and nonprofit leadership experience to her role as Director of Fundraising Services at FundEd Strategies.  In her role she will provide strategic guidance and philanthropic expertise to our partner schools and  K-12 organizations while also leading the marketing and communications strategy for the firm. 

With education equity at the forefront of her work, Brieanna has experience in higher education, K-12 education reform and college access and success organizations.  She was responsible for building and elevating annual giving programs at Indiana University, University of North Florida and Butler University. While at Stand for Children, Indiana she doubled revenue and built a culture of philanthropy that continues today. 

Brieanna holds a Masters of Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from IU Bloomington. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her mini goldendoodle Maelyn and enjoys cheering on the Colts and Hoosiers during football season and spending time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May.