Welcome Danielle, thanks John!

We're excited to welcome Danielle Anderson as FMR's new Member Relations Manager, taking over for John Briel as he moves on from the Twin Cities.

Meet Danielle Anderson

Danielle Anderson comes to FMR with a background in data analysis, information science and nonprofit fundraising — a perfect combination for her role as our new member relations manager, in which she’ll lead our work to engage FMR members and cultivate support for our mission. 

Danielle most recently worked at the 92nd Street Y in New York City as a Senior Development Associate in Membership and Digital Giving, and brings a wealth of knowledge in membership systems and donor stewardship. 

A South Carolina native who has also lived in London and just completed a cross-country move from New York City, Danielle says she chose Minnesota because of the strong sense of community, slower pace of life and closer connection to nature. She is a cat owner, and in her spare time, she loves to read, dance, travel and learn about history and cultural heritage. 

We’re thrilled to have her join the team. Welcome, Danielle!

Thanks to John Briel

John Briel is the type of employee who makes colleagues feel like friends and a workplace feel like home. He is unfailingly positive, warm, helpful and encouraging. And he’s excellent at his work. 

John joined FMR in 2014, and during his many years with us, he grew our membership program, innovated essential systems and built a community of river lovers whose lasting support underpins FMR’s mission. The river, FMR, and all of us have been made better by his dedication, good nature and passion for the river.

Those who have been in the FMR fold for some time may remember that John took a hiatus for a move to Chicago in 2017 and returned exactly when we needed him in 2021. As he begins anew in the Windy City, we wish him nothing but the best — even as we harbor hope he may be back again someday in the future.

Meet the rest of the FMR staff and board.