Samantha Kniffin

Senior Director of Development

Development

Samantha has always been drawn to work with purpose—and luckily, fundraising lets her combine relationship-building, big-picture thinking, and meaningful impact all in one. In Development, she loves connecting people to causes they care about and helping turn generosity into real community change. She’s proud to build partnerships that expand programs and strengthen the communities she serves. A Northern California native from Arcata, Samantha still finds her happy place by the water—especially at Stinson Beach. When she’s off the clock, you’ll find her adventuring outdoors, spending time with family, and keeping up with her energetic puppy.