O’Connor Connective, a consulting firm specializing in purpose-driven organizational brand and communications, announces Danielle Taylor as account manager.
Danielle brings experience in marketing and communications, and fundraising to her role. Most recently, she was a director of development for Special Olympics Wisconsin where she was responsible for building and maintaining relationships with donors.
Previously, Danielle worked as a marketing and communications coordinator, and then advancement officer with the Boys & Girls Club of Bay and Lakes Region. During her time with the Boys & Girls Club of the Bay and Lakes Region she grew awareness of the organization and increased donor engagement through marketing materials, fundraising events and donor development strategies.
Taylor also worked as the marketing and communications director for the Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA where she was responsible for advancing the organization’s goals through strategic marketing and communications.
“It is with great joy and gratitude that I join the O’Connor Connective team as account manager,” said Taylor. “I’ve long admired the incredible work that O’Connor Connective does to amplify the stories of organizations within the community. I look forward to leveraging my relationship-building, donor development and storytelling skills on behalf of our clients.”
“We are pleased to add Danielle’s perfect mix of skills and experiences to our purpose-driven marketing communications firm. She’s already making an impact with our clients,” said Nina Rouse, president of O’Connor Connective.
Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and public administration from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where she also received the prestigious Chancellors Leadership Medallion and University Leadership Award.
In 2024, Taylor received an Emerging Leaders Certificate through the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership.
Taylor is an incoming Board Member with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeast Wisconsin Chapter. Additionally, she is parent advocate and planning team member with Together for Families, the Fox Valley Family Resource Center in partnership with First 5 Fox Valley.
Founded in 2013 and based in De Pere, Wisconsin, O’Connor Connective advises CEOs, presidents and senior leaders to define and communicate their vision to engage, retain and recruit customers, employees and supporters. The company does that by integrating strategy, marketing, creative, public relations and training to achieve organizational goals. Clients include privately held and service-based companies and nonprofits from across the country. O’Connor Connective is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).