Our Work
We Create Opportunity. We Unlock Potential.
What Makes Us Different
At the Daniels Fund, we don’t just fund programs, we invest in people.
We are built entirely on the legacy and values of a single donor. Bill Daniels’ deep commitment to these values guides every decision we make.
We don’t just fund programs. We work with people and organizations who share our belief in personal responsibility, dignity, and opportunity. Our giving is long-term, strategic, and rooted in relationships. We stay close to our grantees and scholars, show up in our communities, and collaborate with our partners to tackle challenges in ways we know Bill Daniels would have been proud to see.
Key focus
We invest in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through our Big Bets, Grants, and Scholarships.
Big Bets
Big Bets with scalable solutions tackling complex challenges
Through our Big Bets, we invest in solutions tackling some of the most complex challenges with innovations that have the power to scale.
Grants
Grants for highly effective nonprofits
Through our strategic investments in the Rocky Mountain West, we collaborate with highly effective nonprofits to remove barriers and increase access to opportunities for individuals and communities to grow and thrive.
Scholarships
Scholarships for the next generation of America’s leaders
Through the Daniels Scholarship Program, we have the privilege of supporting the dreams of industrious young people from working class families who are eager to contribute to their communities and realize their full potential.
Visionary Leadership
Under the leadership of President and CEO Hanna Skandera, the Daniels Fund is reaching new heights. A former grantee, longtime board member, and now the organization’s chief executive, Hanna brings a unique perspective and deep dedication to advancing Bill Daniels’ mission. Her personal connection to the Fund’s work and her bold vision for the future are unlocking transformative new avenues for impact.
Hanna is a recognized thought leader in education, public service, and philanthropy. She actively shapes conversations on opportunity, ethics, and civic leadership across the country. As she carries Bill’s legacy forward, she is building momentum and inspiring others to join in creating a more ethical, empowered, and hopeful America.