The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso proudly announces Tony Herrera Jr. as its new Major Gifts Officer.

Tony comes to the Catholic Foundation with 20+ years of sales, management, fundraising, client engagement, and service experience. A native of El Paso, Tony graduated with a B.S. in Business from the University of Texas at El Paso. He is a parishioner of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini parish, is a Third-Degree Knight of Columbus, and is involved in ACTS, Parents Helping Parents and Adoración Nocturna. He is happily married to his wife, Gabby and they have two sons, Emiliano and Diego.

Tony is absorbing all there is to learn about the Catholic Foundation, the Diocese of El Paso, and his new role. He is excited to begin the process of connecting with longtime donors, as well as building new relationships along the way. “I’m looking forward to getting to know these donors personally,” he said. “I want to know what is important to them in their faith and church life, and what they are passionate about and making those new connections. I’m excited to get the process started.”

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for growing the Catholic Foundation’s endowment program known as the Catholic Legacy Fund and the activities of the Planned Giving Program as well as stewarding and educating current and prospective donors on ways they can give back to God and support the long-term needs of the parishes, schools, ministries, and charities in the Diocese of El Paso.

“We are pleased to have Tony join our team,” Linda Caro, Chief Operating Officer of the Catholic Foundation, said. “Tony comes to us with an extensive background in building lifelong relationships, working closely with people as a trusted advisor, he’s committed to delivering outstanding results, and is a devout Catholic with a true passion for the Church, and its works. We look forward to watching Tony as he continues to build and expand the accomplishments of the Catholic Legacy Fund and the Planned Giving programs at the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso.”

To find out more about how Tony can help you build a legacy for your parish, your favorite ministry, Catholic school, or charity, please get in touch with him at (915) 479-9100 or at therrera@catholicfoundationelpaso.org.