Daniel Schmidt

Daniel Schmidt is an experienced professional in grant writing and fundraising, currently serving as the Institutional Grants Officer at Save the Redwoods League since November 2021. With a robust freelance career since May 2016, Daniel provides consulting and grant writing support for various nonprofit organizations. Previous roles include Grant Writer and Researcher at Stand.earth and Grants Director at the Center for Biological Diversity, where significant funding was secured for initiatives aimed at protecting wildlife and natural habitats. Daniel also has experience as Grants Manager at Easterseals Blake Foundation and Program Manager at United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, overseeing key programs and funding streams. Daniel's career began with writing and investigative reporting, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Minnesota.