Jacqueline Arase brings more than twenty years of experience in nonprofit operations and advancement systems to her role as Development Associate at Mount Tamalpais College. A longtime Bay Area resident, she supports donor research, gift processing, reporting, and Salesforce CRM management, focusing on building strong data systems that support meaningful donor relationships and thoughtful stewardship. She is committed to mission-driven work and believes deeply in the power of education to expand opportunity and transform lives.
Earlier in her career, Jacqueline worked as a museum registration and collections specialist and continues to consult on select part-time documentation projects, including work with the University of California’s Blake Garden outdoor ceramic art collection. She previously led donor database and prospect research initiatives supporting approximately $5 million in annual fundraising and serves on the board of San Francisco Aid for Animals, where she contributes to donor database strategy and data governance.
Jacqueline holds a Master’s degree in Museum Studies with a specialization in Collections Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from UCLA. Outside of work, she enjoys singing, live music, travel, family time, and supporting animal welfare causes.
