Daniela Velez, CFRE's Linkedin Analytics

If you are a changemaker, an activist, an artist, or just a believer in a better world, I can help you and your organization get the funding you need to make an impact. Whether you are grassroots and gritty or well-established with a full team, if your nonprofit could use some dynamic and inspired development support, I’m here to help. I am most interested in supporting those who are at the intersection of creativity and social justice. I work closely with progressive organizations to increase their sustainability through strategic, community-centric fundraising. With a background in institutional giving and government relations, I am adept at compelling storytelling, research, and relationship building. Additionally, as an artist and small business owner, I know firsthand the challenges and opportunities creatives face. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with everyone from major donors, board members, and legislators to filmmakers, artists, students, and educators, securing vital funding for nonprofits. In addition to individuals and major gifts, I've secured grants from many prominent institutions, including: 🎬 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 🏛️ National Endowment for the Arts 🎭 New York State Council on the Arts 🗽 NYS Regional Economic Development Council 🔹 Ford Foundation 👔 TD Charitable Foundation 🎨 ArtsWestchester 🏥 Mother Cabrini Health Foundation 💡 ConEdison 📊 Wells Fargo Foundation 🏢 David Rockefeller Fund 🏘️ Westchester Community Foundation ⚡️ and many more! A passionate advocate, I share strategies for fundraising for the betterment of the arts and culture sector whenever I can. For example, I was a panelist on the Next Level Grant Writing panel at FilmEx 2021, and advocated for the Shuttered Venues Operator Grant in 2020-21. I have served on panels for ArtsWestchester, NYSCA, and Arts Mid-Hudson. I also served on the board of the Orange County Arts Council. I am always interested in connecting with colleagues, leaders, fellow creators, and anyone looking to make a difference in the world, so please don't hesitate to reach out (but no pitch-slaps please and thank you).