Dr. Adriana M. Higgins is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience driving philanthropic growth and organizational impact.
As a Senior Consultant, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, team development, and donor engagement across various mission-driven sectors, including healthcare, education, criminal justice reform, and faith-based organizations.
Adriana brings a rare blend of strategic vision and frontline fundraising expertise, having increased transformational growth through multi-million dollar campaigns and legacy giving initiatives.
She has launched and scaled major gift and planned giving programs and architected high-performing development teams that consistently exceed goals and anchor their work in mission and measurable results.
A trusted advisor, Adriana excels at guiding organizations through leadership transitions, revitalizing donor pipelines, and crafting sustainable fundraising strategies that create lasting community impact. Known for her collaborative approach and results-oriented mindset, Adriana partners with clients to build development infrastructure, cultivate meaningful donor relationships, and expand fundraising capacity.
In addition to her work in the nonprofit sector, Adriana and her husband, Michael, have two daughters and have served in ministry for over 25 years, during which they also planted a church. She enjoys adventures, travel, spending time with family, and cooking big family holiday meals.
She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, bringing both strategic insight and a heart for service to every engagement.
