Danielle Yates joined The Community Foundation in June 2017. She leads the Marketing team in providing the strategic vision and tactical implementation of all communications and marketing programs across the organization. Danielle has over 20 years of experience developing and executing marketing and communications strategies, directing events and public relations efforts, and leveraging digital media tools to amplify the impact of nonprofit organizations.

Prior to joining The Community Foundation, Danielle managed marketing and recruitment for the U.S. Department of State's English Language Programs, administered by Georgetown University, to attract qualified applicants for teaching fellowships around the world.

Danielle found her passion for effective philanthropy while managing marketing and communications at Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. In this role, she developed marketing campaigns to restore the profitability of GEO’s events program and directed the design and distribution of a robust suite of publications and digital resources. Previously, she served in external affairs positions at the Computer & Communications Industry Association and the Internet Education Foundation, spearheading planning for the inaugural State of the Net Conference which remains the largest and longest-running annual tech policy event in DC.

A California native, Danielle has a BA in Communications and Culture from UC San Diego, a Certificate in Event Management and Planning from the George Washington University, and a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Marketing Communications from Georgetown University. She co-founded and chairs the board of a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing and maintaining a public park space in her NE DC community.