Danielle Gunn Email & Phone Number

Pasadena, Ca

As Chief Communications Officer of The Planetary Society, I have the privilege of leading our talented communications and outreach team, building communications strategies that improve the public's appreciation for space science, and contributing to our organization's overall strategic vision as a member of the executive leadership. I oversee digital marketing, media relations, outreach, and editorial content strategies that deepen audiences' relationship with our mission, while working hand-in-hand with our CEO Bill Nye to craft impactful messaging that grows our organization's reach.During my tenure, I've lead The Planetary Society in:-Growing our social media channels from 100,000 to over 2 million followers, and our website visitors from 2 million to 5.5 million per year.-Increasing our email list size year over year through targeted outreach campaigns, which we then leveraged to acquire thousands of new members at a very low cost.-Securing top-tier press coverage in major outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, Washington Post, Popular Science, USA Today, Scientific American, NPR, ABC News, and more, reinforcing The Planetary Society as a thought leader in science communication and outreach and raising awareness of our nonprofit’s programmatic work-Designing strategic communications for Bill Nye, amplifying his public persona as our CEO and driving awareness of key initiatives through media interviews and digital content.-Managing $3 million in ad spending on platforms such as Meta and Google, acquiring more than 40,000 new members to support our mission.-Improving the quality and global reach of our education and public outreach programs, including the ongoing creation of website content, podcasts, online courses, our digital community, videos, and quarterly print magazine.

Pasadena, Ca

Our in-house communications team executes best-in-class campaigns converting fans into supporters while reaching billions of impressions around the globe, including repeated coverage in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, Popular Science and many other top-tier outlets.Founded by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, and Louis Friedman and presently led by Bill Nye the Science Guy, The Planetary Society is the largest and most influential space interest non-profit in the world. As manager of the Communications and Education/Public Outreach team, I oversaw digital content strategy, social media strategy, project management and assisted with media and public relations, online fundraising, and digital marketing. I also served as associate producer for the best space radio program and podcast in the multiverse, Planetary Radio with host Mat Kaplan.Keywords: digital strategy, digital marketing, digital content marketing, copywriting, creative direction, social media, facebook, twitter, instagram, youtube, digital advertising, facebook advertising, digital fundraising, content strategy, branding, public relations, google analytics, data analytics, cision, trendkite

Chicago, Il

Illinois Science Council is an independent, volunteer-driven 501c3 organization that engages, educates, and entertains the adult public about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in our everyday lives. As Chairman of the Associates Board, I recruited and led our volunteer team of scientists and science enthusiasts. During my tenure, I made strategic adjustments in programming and execution that resulted in a record-breaking 66% increase in profits at our annual fundraiser.

Chicago, Il

I led the independent radio station WLUW-FM and its talented staff into a new chapter, implementing a robust student learning experience and revitalizing its celebrated community media roots. Today, the organization is 150+ volunteers strong, richly ingrained into the local community, and widely known as the most listened to student and community radio station in Chicago.My proudest accomplishments: seeing students land their first media jobs thanks to the skills they developed at our organization, fostering a three-year partnership with Toyota to promote our station at Lollapalooza Music Festival, overseeing the construction and move into a world-class studio, establishing a popular internship partnership with Chicago Public Media, and the time I snuck a chimpanzee into the studio.Keywords: student media, public radio, student radio, community radio, higher education, mentorship, volunteer management, program manager, non-profit manager, executive director

I helped entrepreneur Thomas White turn his ambitious vision of creating a radio program that highlights innovative and sustainable businesses into a reality--from establishing the show's production clock to making initial contact with policymakers, business executives, thought leaders and the like. It was an incredible experience. The show was eventually picked up by the Pacifica Network and broadcasted in several states.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

KJHK has been recognized as one of the best college radio stations in the country by The Washington Post and Princeton Review. As Station Manager, I provided leadership and mentorship to a staff of 150 student volunteers and oversaw daily station operations. I also collaborated with student volunteers to develop, create, and execute live marketing and recruitment events.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

KCUR-FM is Kansas City’s NPR-affiliate, a top-ranked station in the market for listeners 35-54, broadcasting at 100,000 watts with 174,000+ listeners each week. But to me, it was my first professional radio family.I started as a board operator, hosting for shows like Weekend Edition, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, and A Prairie Home Companion and filling in for All Things Considered and Morning Edition. I eventually became the producer for one of the station's flagship radio programs, Cypress Avenue. And as an anchor, pitcher, and producer during five membership drives, I helped KCUR reach record fundraising numbers.Speaking of which, if you ever have the opportunity to volunteer at your local public radio station's membership drive, do it. You won't believe how fun it is and how much delicious locally donated food you will eat.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

You name it, I did it. I hosted and produced my own weekly radio program, reviewed music, promoted the station at live events on and off campus, assisted with programming, produced audio pieces, interviewed bands, read the 6am news, and did anything else I could get my hands on. I'm forever grateful for the time I spent at KJHK, which is frequently listed as one of the top college radio stations in the country. If you dream of being in media, there's no better place to start than your college radio station.