Office of Development

The Danforth Center’s Office of Development coordinates activities that support public understanding of our Center’s mission and priorities. We’re committed to building and fostering relationships with visionary individuals, corporations and foundations to whom we clearly articulate the mission, stories, and needs of the Danforth Center. These efforts give us the privilege of engaging visionary donors in philanthropic support for the Center, its world-class scientific team, and its mission.

The contributions provided by Center donors enable outstanding research (and research scientists) to flourish in a collaborative, collegial environment. The Office of Development collaborates with other parts of the Center’s administrative and scientific teams, as well as loyal volunteers, with whom we coordinate the Center’s fundraising and outreach activities.

Staff:

Laura Chauvin
Vice President for Development
(314) 587-1071
• Endowment Support

Tom Bander
Senior Director of Annual Giving & Constituent Relations
(314) 587-1235
• The Danforth Society
• Annual Giving Programs
• Planned Giving

Daniel Waxler
Director of Development Communications
(314) 587-1045
• The Leaflet
• On the Vine
• Office of Development Web Site

Karina Benabe
Assistant Director of Development & Constituent Relations
(314) 587-1072
• Friends Membership
• Conversations Programs
• Center Tours

Missy Miller
Associate director of Annual Giving
(314) 587-1074
• Corporate & Foundation Giving

Tam McGuire
Manager of Special Events
(314) 587-1077
• Center Facility Rentals

Matt Wichmer
Database and Research Manager
(314) 587-1695
• Donor Listings
• Address Changes
• Joining Our Mailing List

Chandra Thurman
Administrative Assistant
(314) 587-1073
• Event Registrations