Phoenix Symphony Names Naquana Borrero VP of Development
The nonprofit veteran joins the organization to spearhead its ambitious $60 million fundraising initiative.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in People
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The Phoenix Symphony has appointed Naquana Borrero as its new Vice President of Development. Borrero is tasked with overseeing donor engagement and leading the organization's $60 million CRESCENDO campaign.
Why it matters
Borrero joins the symphony to drive its philanthropic strategy and institutional partnerships. Her leadership is central to achieving the financial goals of the ongoing CRESCENDO initiative.
Borrero brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience to her new role. In previous positions, she successfully secured more than $48 million in philanthropic and public investment.
The players
Naquana Borrero
She is the newly appointed Vice President of Development at the Phoenix Symphony and founder of Bella Vita Consulting Group.
The Phoenix Symphony
It is a major cultural institution in Arizona focused on orchestral music performance and community arts engagement.
The details
In her new role, Borrero will collaborate with the symphony's President and CEO along with the Board of Directors to manage major giving programs. She comes to the symphony from her position as founder and CEO of Bella Vita Consulting Group and her work with Jazz in Arizona/The Nash.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: The Phoenix Symphony announced the appointment of Naquana Borrero.
Market Landscape
This leadership hire positions the symphony to scale its institutional partnerships and compete for philanthropic capital in the Phoenix arts market. It reflects a broader industry trend of recruiting high-level development executives to meet ambitious multi-year capital campaign goals.
The Symphony's ability to secure long-term funding impacts the organization's performance schedule and community outreach programs in Phoenix. Supporters and patrons may see increased focus on major gift solicitations and new partnership announcements in the coming months.
The takeaway
The appointment signals a heavy investment in the symphony's long-term financial infrastructure. Donors and stakeholders should expect a renewed intensity in institutional outreach as the organization pursues its $60 million goal.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Your Valley.
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