Dana Bean
Dana Bean, Owner and Principal of Amplify, has more than 20 years of experience providing fundraising and communication services for nonprofit organizations. As a highly creative and collaborative leader, Dana possesses exceptional fundraising, writing, editing, designing, and strategic thinking skills. She is passionate about leveraging the power of authentic storytelling and impactful presentations to drive systemic social change.
Before launching Amplify, Dana served as the Chief Development and Communications Officer of Union Station Homeless Services. During her tenure, she led the fundraising team to raise over $60 million in private support. Dana has a proven track record of advocating for housing justice in Southern California. She launched an award-winning web series exploring the root causes of homelessness and successfully garnered positive community support for new housing developments. Dana was also the Chair of the Communications Subcommittee of the Los Angeles Providers Alliance to End Homelessness and helped facilitate the 2022 Mayoral Forum on Homelessness.
Since its launch, Amplify has supported nonprofit clients in healthcare, social services, economic development, environmental justice, and the performing arts. Amplify's projects have included multi-year development plans, donor relations strategy, grants management, corporate sponsorships, public relations campaign planning, web design, board training, executive coaching, and more.
Dana holds a BA from UCLA and a Master of Public Administration with a certificate in Nonprofit Sector Management from California State University Northridge. When she's not working, Dana enjoys making ceramics, hiking, traveling, roller skating, and spending time with friends, family, and her lazy dog Lily.
To learn how Amplify can help your nonprofit organization reach its fundraising and communications goals, reach out to Dana at (323) 432-0488 or dbean@amplifyforgood.org.
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TESTIMONIALS
Dana is one of the greatest fundraisers I have ever had the chance to work with. She is kind, ridiculously intelligent, patient, and collaborative. She takes the time to explain why something may or may not work, and is always open to your suggestions as well. When combined with her incredible storytelling and design acumen, she is truly the unicorn of fundraising and communications.
Pamela Davis Kuhr
Center Theater Group
It has been a pleasure to work with Dana. She is exceptionally organized and has a deep understanding of organizational needs and opportunities. She has been proactive in our work to expand our portfolio of foundations, and I appreciate her work greatly as I look to grow our development efforts.
Pasadena Senior Center
Dana has been a smart, insightful, thoughtful partner in addressing contributed revenue challenges and opportunities for Boston Court Pasadena. As Interim Executive Director, I quickly learned that I could rely on her experience, professionalism, and thoughtful attention to detail to assess the situation and craft an impactful response. Dana has been a great partner, and I look forward to continuing to work with her!
Kyle Clausen
Boston Court Pasadena
Dana has a strong grasp of the interconnected pieces of the non-profit world. I have always been inspired by her connection to the work she does. A resume or LinkedIn page cannot capture the magic that she brings to any organization.
Alex Rose
American Red Cross
I hired Dana to help the MAVEN Project to address a critical Development management issue. Having both people and strategic implications, this was a very sensitive yet critical assignment. Dana did a fabulous job of guiding the staff, and she helped us create a development framework with explicit goals, specific tactics, and measures of success. She helped move us from cloudiness to clarity!
David Segal
The MAVEN Project
I worked with Dana and she was exemplary in her performance and skills as a writer. She executes above and beyond the call and willingly takes direction and constructive critique to achieve the final objective. A pleasure to work with and her creative side is an added value. If you have an opportunity to work with Dana you will know straight away you are working with a professional that will enhance your project.
Mark Ferem
Los Angeles Tourism &
Convention Board
