Dananai Morgan

Chief Development Officer (CDO) @Emerald Necklace Conservancy

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.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MicroMasters , Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

The Partnership Inc.

Leadership Development

The Wharton School

Certificate in Business Analytics, Data Analytics

Upswell Chicago

Organizational Leadership

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Scaling For Impact, Education

University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

Peterhouse

High School Diploma