Morgan Velarde is the Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement and Communications at the Glaucoma Research Foundation, where she leads communications, donor engagement strategy, and digital marketing efforts to advance the organization’s mission and grow its philanthropic community. Since joining GRF in 2018, she has played a key role in strengthening integrated fundraising and communications programs across direct mail, digital campaigns, and events—driving increased donor engagement and revenue growth.
In her current role, Morgan oversees multi-channel strategies that connect storytelling, patient education, and research impact to inspire support, while providing strategic direction for GRF’s digital presence and partnering with internal teams, clinicians, and industry leaders to expand awareness and engagement. Morgan brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit development and communications, with a background spanning individual giving, digital fundraising, and campaign strategy in both the U.S. and Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in
Journalism from San Diego State University.