Dananai Morgan
Philanthropic Advisor | DBIE Strategist
- Role
- Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Emerald Necklace Conservancy
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dananai Morgan
Experienced fundraiser with a demonstrated history of cultivating principal gifts and multi year institutional partnerships in nonprofit, higher education, as well as international development. Committed to disrupting systemic oppression and advancing diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity for marginalized communities. Skilled in Strategic Planning, Organizational Operations, Volunteer Management and Relationship Building.
Experience
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Aug 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US
The Conservancy connects people and parks and conserves the Emerald Necklace through projects and programs that enrich the visitor experience and restore and renew the landscape, waterways and parkways. Role-Develop & lead an integrated fundraising strategy in collaboration with the President and Chief Impact Officer to support the organization\'s growth and sustainability-Create and oversee major giving programs for the Board, cultivating strong relationships with key members of these groups to achieve fundraising goals-Staff and manage the Board Development & Finance Committees, including meeting planning, materials development, and strategies to expand and deepen member engagement-In partnership with the Director of Communications, build and manage the dev/comms strategy-Drive achievement of annual fundraising goals across all giving streams, with an emphasis on major gifts-Lead the development of the ENC’s case for support in collaboration with the President and senior leadership-Provide strategic guidance and oversight to the Development team, supporting donor strategies, prospect assignments, and annual giving programs-Personally manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship-Oversee corporate sponsorship and event-based fundraising, including the annual dinner and conference-In collaboration with a foundation consultant, lead strategy and execution of foundation support, including research, proposal development, donor engagement, and stewardship-Provide strategic support for development activities within the President\'s portfolio and key volunteer initiatives-Ensure timely donor stewardship, including acknowledgements and customized reporting-Maintain clear communication and financial accountability with the Finance team regarding donor funds-Collaborate with leaders across ENC, to share updates, align strategic priorities, and collaborate across the parks ecosystem.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MicroMasters , Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
2018 — 2018
The Partnership Inc.
Leadership Development
2017 — 2017
The Wharton School
Certificate in Business Analytics, Data Analytics
2016 — 2017
Upswell Chicago
Organizational Leadership
2019 — 2019
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
2003 — 2007
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Scaling For Impact, Education
2019 — 2019
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
2011 — 2015
Peterhouse
High School Diploma
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