The Alabama Association of Nonprofits has named Danielle A. Dunbar as executive director, the board of directors announced.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Alabama Association of Nonprofits,” she said. “It is energizing to serve an organization that exists to sharpen nonprofits so that our industry can make life better in Alabama. Working with Alabama nonprofits that positively impact Alabama families every day will be a gift.”

The membership-based organization serves the state’s growing nonprofit sector. The Alabama Association of Nonprofits was founded in 1996 under its former name of the Nonprofit Resource Center of Alabama.

Dunbar previously served The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Alabama for 13 years. She was director of Development and Marketing at Camp McDowell to manage the diocese’s largest capital campaign that doubled the facilities at McDowell.

“We are excited that Danielle will be joining the organization as its next Executive Director, and we look forward to supporting Danielle as she takes our organization to new heights,” said board Chair Clay Vandiver, president and CEO of the United Way of Madison County. “Danielle is a Georgia native, but fell in love with Alabama while attending Auburn University. Danielle will continue AAN’s mission of advocating for all nonprofits in our state as we serve and support our nonprofit members. ”