Sara Keilholtz serves as Women’s Funding Network’s Director of Data and Strategic Insights where she works closely with WFN’s leadership and program teams to analyze trends and build systems that help WFN tell the story of women’s funds.

Sara’s professional work is guided by a deep desire to understand the questions “why?” and “what can be done?” Prior to joining WFN, Sara coached nonprofits, foundations, and grassroots advocacy organizations on Salesforce database design and strategy.  She served as Executive Director of a nonprofit where she collaborated with international partners and local community members to promote cross-cultural communication and understanding. During her tenure as ED, she increased capacity by leading the organization through data restructuring that enabled staff to better understand the needs and interests of constituents. Before entering the nonprofit workforce, Sara taught argument and composition at University of Oregon, where she received departmental honors for outstanding work with students. She is a proud mother of two daughters.

Sara is certified as a Salesforce Platform App Builder and Administrator. She is a member of the CHANGE Philanthropy Research Working Group and is a Candid Data Quality partner. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a BA in English from University of Oregon.