Dr. Danita DeHaney

President and CEO, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Danita DeHaney has been President and CEO of the Community Foundation since 2021. Her expansive skillset provides leadership for all aspects of the organization’s aspirations and actions, changing and enhancing communities through millions in annual grants and scholarships.

Prior to the Foundation Danita served as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and CEO of the FAU Foundation, Inc., at Florida Atlantic University. During her tenure, she helped catapult FAU into a new era of excellence with record-breaking fundraising. She preceded this role as Senior Associate Vice President for External Affairs at the University of Florida, where she directed its national volunteer strategy to support a $3 billion campaign.

She has held numerous senior-level positions at the University of Maryland, including Assistant Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations during the university’s $1 billion campaign and Senior Associate Director of Athletics before pivoting her talents to fundraising.