Donna Daly

Background

About Donna Daly

Over the past two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and data to help nonprofits build more effective fundraising programs. I’ve seen how aligning vision with execution can transforms nonprofit work. I partner with organizations to design and deliver multi-channel campaigns that deepen donor engagement, leverage annual giving programs, and generate measurable results. Having worked on both agency and client sides, I understand the unique challenges nonprofit teams face—tight budgets, competing priorities, and the urgent need to connect authentically with donors. I bring a strategic lens grounded in data-driven decision making and performance analytics, balanced by a genuine curiosity about what motivates people to give. I enjoy making sense of complex systems and helping teams translate big-picture goals into clear, donor-centric fundraising campaigns. Whether it’s improving donor retention, optimizing campaign development, or refining budget management, my approach is collaborative and results-focused. At C.I. Partners Direct, I’m proud to serve as a trusted advisor and extension of our clients’ teams, helping to navigate the evolving landscape of philanthropy with smart, tested strategies—and a human touch. Because at the heart of every campaign is a story worth telling and a community worth building.