Dena Vongchanh

Dena Vongchanh

PHILANTHROPY CONSULTANT | CRM DATA QUALITY & INTEGRITY

Dena is a seasoned nonprofit fundraiser recognized for her expertise in data quality and process optimization. Drawing from her experiences as a cancer survivor and a child of a Laotian refugee, she channels her efforts to promote accessibility within local communities. Dena started her career in sales and successfully transitioned to the nonprofit sector, achieving commendable recognition at City of Dreams and Family Giving Tree. At City of Dreams, she substantially increased revenue by an astounding 313 percent and procured significant major gifts. She designed and executed a successful major gifts program at Family Giving Tree in preparation for their capital campaign, raising 5-6 figure gifts.

Complementing her professional commitments, Dena devotes her time to volunteering at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate. Here, she holds numerous roles: a board member, marketing and communications committee co-chair, co-lead of the Emerging Fundraisers constellation, and a member of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Committee. Her versatile professional skill set includes strategic donor communications, CRM data management, volunteer and board engagement, storytelling, content creation, and website management.

Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, Dena is committed to uplifting underrepresented communities, particularly the Southeast Asian community, reflecting her family’s roots. Her involvement covers support services, volunteerism, job development, and mental health support, underscoring her passion for effecting lasting change.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Dena enjoys a wide array of hobbies, such as digital illustration, podcasts, travel, and reading, and she takes great pride in being a full-time dog mom. Her professional achievements and personal roles highlight her unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable world.