Chief Philanthropy Officer Joins Food Bank of Alaska

Food Bank of Alaska named Daniel A. Bentle as its Chief Philanthropy Officer. In his new role, Bentle leads the organization’s development efforts, including fundraising, donor relations, marketing, and volunteer programs.

Bentle’s background in community and economic development, agriculture, and education aligns with the organization’s values-driven approach, further enhancing Food Bank of Alaska’s mission to combat food insecurity. His passion for relationship-building and impactful partnerships will strengthen the organization’s network of support as it enters a new phase of growth under CEO Cara Durr.

Bentle earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Spring Arbor University in Michigan, also earning a semester at University of Oxford in the United Kingdom to study political philosophy and Renaissance literature. He completed his MBA at Washington University in St. Louis, where he became the director of the Center for Experiential Learning at the Olin Business School. He previously worked as a global marketing consultant, and his most recent position was as vice president of sales with N2Growth, an executive search and organizational leadership firm.

Bentle’s extensive experience working with nonprofits, non-governmental organizations, and social entrepreneurs globally will be instrumental in advancing Food Bank of Alaska’s mission to combat food insecurity across the state.

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Anchorage, the Food Bank serves the entire state of Alaska by obtaining and providing food to 154 partner agencies and nutrition programs serving nearly 20,000 people every week.