Danielle Lapointe

Danielle LaPointe, CFRE, currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Northwestern University Settlement Association. Previously, Danielle held the role of Senior Director of Advancement Services at National Louis University. With a background in Political Science/Public Relations and a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration, Danielle has extensive experience overseeing donor relations, stewardship, and advancement operations. Danielle played a key role in the execution of a $20M Major Gift Initiative and served as an advisor to the President on fundraising strategies. Danielle has also been responsible for managing donor and prospect databases and implementing CRM systems to streamline operations.