Natalie Marinkovich

Biography

Natalie Marinkovich is a Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager at Kiva, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding financial access to help underserved communities thrive. She builds philanthropic partnerships with institutional funders such as foundations, mobilizing resources to support entrepreneurs and communities globally. Previously, she was Grants and Impact Manager at KQED Public Media (part of the NPR and PBS network), overseeing institutional funding and helping establish systems for impact tracking. She has also held roles in communications, business development, and program management at international nonprofits, including Worldreader and Relief International. Natalie holds a B.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies from UC Berkeley and is actively involved in leadership initiatives supporting women in social impact.