The Community Fund of Darien welcomes Darien resident, Maggie Domont, as the new executive director, beginning Nov. 18.
— an announcement from The Community Fund of Darien
Born and raised in Darien, Maggie has a deep connection to the community and a strong commitment to humanitarian work, both of which align with the mission of The Community Fund of Darien.
Photo from The Community Fund of Darien
Maggie Domont will be the new executive director of The Community Fund of Darien, starting Monday, Nov. 18.
Maggie attended Deerfield Academy in Western Massachusetts before earning her Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University. She brings experience to The Community Fund of Darien from her previous roles at St. Luke’s Parish, where she successfully ran seven years of annual appeals as the director of stewardship, served as the communications director and hosted parish-wide events.
Prior to her work at St. Luke’s, Maggie held positions at both Christie’s and Sotheby’s.
“I am honored to be carrying the torch of success passed on by my predecessor, Janet King,” Maggie said. King is retiring after six years at the helm of the organization.
“The Community Fund of Darien recently celebrated a record-breaking year of grant allocations to benefit our community fueled by the community’s generous philanthropy, popular fundraising events and a corps of dedicated volunteers focused on the well-being of our neighbors.”
With three daughters in the Darien school system, Maggie is passionate about initiatives that support youth development and well being. “I am eager to continue to expand programs that help our youth thrive by addressing mental health, school readiness, high school transitions, and future job opportunities,” she said
“The addition of a TeenTalk counselor at Middlesex Middle School and the collaborative work behind the scenes with our youth groups and other dedicated organizations in town are just a few examples of the programs we need to spotlight.”
Maggie hopes to inspire the community to invest in its future through contributions to The Community Fund.
“I want to share the message that The Community Fund of Darien is one donation that every resident should consider. Our thorough vetting process ensures support for over 35 top-performing local nonprofits delivering essential, life-changing services to neighbors and friends. It’s an investment in the future of our town, as well as Stamford and Norwalk.”
About The Community Fund of Darien
Since 1951, The Community Fund of Darien, thanks to the generosity of our neighbors, has granted over $28 million to local nonprofits and community initiatives, impacting thousands of lives in our community. The Community Fund’s local investments target basic needs, community health, youth success and workforce development.
Community initiatives include the Thriving Youth Task Force, The Human Service Planning Council (HSPC) and the Touch-a-Life program, Youth Community Fund, and TeenTalk Counselors in Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School.
In 2024, The Community Fund of Darien granted over $790,500 to 36 vetted, local nonprofits providing our neighbors access to basic needs. The organization prides itself on its extensive volunteer base of residents who guide grant-making and annual prioritization of local needs meriting support.
Visit the Community Fund website for more information about volunteering or donating.