LEADERSHIP

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DANIELLE E. KLAINBERG, M.A.

An entrepreneurial philanthropy and not-for-profit leader, Danielle has a proven track record of success and nearly 30 years of experience in organizational capacity-building and nonprofit fundraising.  In 2008, she launched D.E.K. Associates Consulting building on her expertise and experience in non-profit organizations, institutional and individual fundraising, strategic planning, management, and program design and evaluation. Danielle also has solid experience in management, leading annual fund growth, social media engagement, improving development operations and information management systems, and event planning. Over the decades, she has also honed her philanthropic advising skills working closely with donors to ensure they reach their goals.

Danielle also held leadership positions as a fundraising director at Amnesty International, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Oxfam America, WGBH, and World Education. Throughout her career, she has led teams and clients to secure over $300 million in gifts and grants.  She has served as a volunteer for non-profits in a range of capacities, including serving on boards, advisory committees, and as a pro bono, non-profit consultant.   

Danielle earned a master’s degree from the Columbia University School of International & Public Affairs and a B.A. in Sociology and Latin American Studies from Brandeis University.  

Professional Affiliations and Ethics 

• Registered, Professional Fund-Raising Counsel with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the State Attorney General
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) member since 1990s, Danielle and D.E.K. Associates adhere to AFP’s code of ethics and conduct
• International Association of Advisors in Philanthropy, 2016-present 
• Independent Advancement Consultants, founding member of professional leadership groups, 2014-present
• Senior Women in Development, member since 2007, planning committee 2016-17

Conferences, Workshops, & Publications

• Association of Fundraising Professionals AFP: MA Conference Planning Committee 2004, 2008, 2012; Conference Track Co-Chairs, Major Donors and Corporate and Foundations, 2012; Fundraising Basics Course lecturer, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014; and Conference Presenter, 2004, 2006, 2012; 2014; and 2018
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Conference: Speaker 2018
• Amnesty International Skills Share Conference: International Workshop Presenter, Spain 2011 and Americas  in Argentina 2009
• Corporation for Public Broadcasting Producers’ Workshop: Philanthropy Panel Presenter 2003-2006 
• Public Broadcasting Services National Development Conference: Presenter, 2002 & 2004 
• Public Radio National Development Conference: Presenter, 2006
• Philanthropic Reports/Papers:
• Endowed Grantmaking Development Foundations in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean. South-North Development Initiative, Biemann, B., Cannon, L. and Klainberg, D., 1992 (for Kellogg and Ford Foundations).
• New Institutions for Strengthening Civil Society.  South-North Development Initiative. Cannon, L. and Klainberg, D., 1994 (for Ford Foundation)
• The Case for Establishment of an African-Latin American Institute. Klainberg, D., 1995   

Sampling of Volunteer, Leadership, and Pro Bono Activities

• Board Member: West End House Girls Camp, Development Chair (2024);  Newton Schools Foundation, VP Grantmaking and Development Committees 2007-2012
• Advisory Boards:  Brandeis University Jews of the Americas Institute (2021-date), Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute  (2022-to date),  Diller Foundation/JCC Youth Leadership Advisory Board, 2012-2017 , chair, 2014-17)
• Newton Schools Foundation (2021-20)
• Brandeis University Alumni Reunion Committee, 06, ’11,  and Co-Chair 2021-23, and BBF Memorial 2019-21
• Newton Sanctuary and Solidarity Committee: Founding and steering committee for immigrant rights work 2017-20
• ACLU’s People Power and Forward MA, refugee immigrants’ rights since 2016-18
• MA Democrats, Delegate State Convention June 2017
• Organic Community Farmer: raise & distribute produce food pantries, 2016-2019
• Jewish Family & Children’s Services: Family Table Volunteer 2010-2018
• Congregation Dorshei Tzedek: Board of Directors, 2012- 2013; various committees 2007-present 
• Assoc. for Fundraising Professionals MA Conference: Planning Committee 2004, 2008, 2012
• Oxfam America, Staff-Elected Board Member (Ex Officio), 1999-2002
• Newton Public Schools: PTO volunteer various), 2001-2018,  F.A. Day Middle Council, Member 2013