With more than 20 years of major gift fundraising experience in both the higher education and nonprofit arenas, Darcelle Wilson joined The Community Foundation as Executive Director, Prince George’s County in September 2021. She works with donors to explore opportunities for achieving their philanthropic goals and facilitating their engagement on critical community issues affecting county residents.

Darcelle brings a strong background in major gifts fundraising and comprehensive capital campaigns, and strategic communications. She served as Assistant Dean for Development at the University of Maryland managing the major gifts, alumni relations, and communications/marketing programs. More recently, while working as Sr. Director of Development for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, she managed a team of regional and planned gift officers, corporate and foundation relations officers, and a development writer.

Her unique upbringing and early adult life as an Air Force daughter and wife had her living in various regions of the country and in several different countries around the world moving nearly every 3-4 years. She attributes that lifestyle to her flexibility and ability to move in diverse arenas.

Darcelle recently complimented her higher education background by completing a Cornell University certification program in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.