For 20 years Don, as he is affectionately known, has enthusiastically invested his time and energy to serve the non-profit sector as a volunteer and a diligent leader in and around Delaware. Before becoming the Executive Director of Forum to Advance Minorities in Engineering, Inc., Don built a reputation for tackling the root causes of social issues including hunger, poverty, social/racial justice, and education. The arts also became an important passion. He served as a change agent for several organizations including Wilmington 2000, The Food Bank of Delaware, and The Christina Cultural Arts Center.
From 2012-2014 he served as the President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Brandywine Chapter, and was the Chairman’s selection to join the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Board of Directors after his term, where he serves on both the AFP’s International Finance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. In December 2015, he was sworn in for a second term as a New Castle County Commissioner on the Diversity Commission and was recognized as the Leadership Delaware Alumnus of the Year in November.
He is a member of the Delaware Community Foundation Development Committee, most recently, Don joined the Board of Directors of the Delaware Foundation for
Science and Math Education, and founded, co-developed and served as the lead publisher of the groundbreaking STEMulate® Change Project-based Curriculum on behalf of FAME Inc.
Staying true to his Delaware roots, he continues to serve as a valuable thought partner for organizations like the Delaware STEM Council, the United Way of Delaware, the Rodel Foundation, Delaware Alliance for Non-Profit Advancement, Delaware Grant Makers Association and several other organizations.
Don Baker received his formal training at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia as a Political Science Pre-law major. After receiving a Bachelors Degree he returned to Delaware and began working to complete a Master’s of Science in Management with a concentration in Public Administration from Wilmington University. In 2002 Baker completed his studies and received his M.S., MPA. Don is a Standards for Excellence ® Licensed Consultant and an AFP Certified Master Trainer who enjoys working to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, cultural competency, and the longevity of organizations.