Danielle Valenciano

As Director of Community Scholarships, Danielle oversees the overall vision, planning, timeline, and management of these programs. She primarily works to develop and implement strategic direction and new fund development, as well as manage the development of the online scholarship application.

Danielle started at The Foundation in May 2011, providing local nonprofit organizations with services and tools to help increase their sustainability, and served as donor manager for more than 300 nonprofit funds.

Prior to joining The Foundation, Danielle worked at the Muscular Dystrophy Association, where she managed a healthcare services program for more than 1,000 patient families. Danielle earned her master’s degree in cultural anthropology from the University of California, San Diego.