Liz Delaney

Liz Delaney is the Learning Director for the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation. In her role, she supports both the grantmaking and operations teams in using data to inform decision-making and refine practices. She also contributes to the Foundation’s communication efforts, both internally and externally, ensuring insights and learning are effectively shared and leveraged.

Before joining the Erb Family Foundation, Liz was the Founder and Principal Consultant of Delaney Data Empowerment, where she partnered with funders and nonprofits to advance data-informed decision-making through evaluation, learning, reporting, and strategy development. Prior to that, she served as the Senior Learning Officer at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry Education with a minor in Physics from Western Michigan University and a Master’s in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Organizational Analysis at Western Michigan University.

Her work has been published in The Foundation Review, including a book review and a co-authored article titled Engaging Community to Build a Community Dashboard. These contributions reflect her commitment to thoughtful evaluation and inclusive approaches to learning and strategy. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals by creating space for reflection, listening, and strategic thinking, an approach that guides her work at the Foundation.

Outside of work, Liz finds joy in spending time with her dogs, experimenting with crockpot recipes and cheese boards, and soaking up peaceful moments outdoors–especially near water or in her gazebo. She’s a devoted aunt who takes great pride in celebrating her nephews’ accomplishments. Liz also enjoys indulging in British procedural audiobooks and the occasional reality TV show. While an avid learner and reader of nonfiction, she looks forward to reading more for pleasure someday soon.