David Danforth
About David Danforth
David Danforth is a Principal Developer at M+R, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in web development, having held various roles at organizations such as Amnesty International and Free the Slaves.
Work at M+R
David Danforth has been serving as Principal Developer at M+R since 2021. His role involves utilizing a combination of client and server-side languages to enhance user experience in web development. Prior to his current position, he worked at M+R as a Web Developer from 2017 to 2018 and as a Senior Web Developer from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he developed interactive web tools specifically aimed at grassroots campaigning and advocacy.
Previous Experience in Nonprofits
David Danforth has significant experience in the nonprofit sector. He worked at Free the Slaves as a Webmaster for 11 months in 2009. He then joined Amnesty International, where he held multiple roles, including Online Production Associate from 2010 to 2012, Front End Web Developer from 2013 to 2014, and Senior Developer from 2014 to 2016. His work at these organizations focused on enhancing their online presence and user engagement.
Education and Expertise
David Danforth studied Graphic Design at Azusa Pacific University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2005 to 2008. He also attended Oregon State University for one year from 2004 to 2005. He possesses extensive experience with content management systems such as Blackbaud Kintera, NetCommunity, and Raiser's Edge. Additionally, he has expertise in integrating Google Maps API into web applications and advanced skills in using Adobe Creative Suite for web development projects.
Technical Skills and Development Focus
David Danforth has a strong technical background in web development. He utilizes a combination of client and server-side languages to improve user experience. His focus includes developing interactive web tools for grassroots campaigning and advocacy. He has also worked as a Software Engineer at Beaconfire RED for 11 months in 2016 to 2017, further enhancing his technical skill set.