About
What does Resilient Heritage do?
Resilient Heritage collaborates at the crossroads between and among arts, culture, and heritage. Working with non-profits, community organizations, philanthropy, and the government sector, Resilient Heritage builds value and relationships that in turn strengthen organizations to fulfill mission-critical work through fundraising, strategic planning, interim leadership, public engagement, tax credits, and advocacy.
Daniel Ronan, Principal
Daniel Ronan is an arts, culture, and heritage professional based in Mexico City. He brings nearly fifteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector, with experience working in museums, tourism, international relations, and community development corporations. Daniel started the Resilient Heritage blog and firm in 2014 to showcase how arts, culture, and heritage organizations communicate their benefits to society.
His first experience in working at a non-profit was at the Hacienda Community Development Corporation, where he worked with small-business Latino entrepreneurs in the creation of the Portland Mercado which opened in 2015. Using his new-found public engagement and fundraising skills, Daniel moved to Chicago in 2013 where he served as the Manager of Public Engagement for the National Public Housing Museum for over three years with the museum opening in 2025. With several consulting clients since the National Public Housing Museum, Daniel has built a national reputation of values-based leadership, centered on engagement of community, funders, and institutional audiences.
Daniel temporarily left his work for non-profits in March 2019 to campaign for former Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, as the Manager of Operations, where he managed the candidate's 13 campaign offices. After campaigning, he decided to expand his practice full-time as Principal, deepening its focus and increasing its partnerships with philanthropic and governmental sectors. His chief aim is to connect people through sustained personal relationships, elevating the work of mission-based organizations.
In December 2021, Daniel relocated to Austin, Texas where he served as Director of the Flower Hill Center and the Interim Director of the Austin History Center Association before earning his Master in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas Austin. Since these experiences, Resilient Heritage has expanded its offerings in Interim Leadership for non-profits.
Daniel has served on several nonprofit boards, including the International Council of Museums U.S., an international museum association; Docomomo Chicago, an advocacy organization for modern architecture and design; the Austin Creative Alliance as Vice Chair; and on the auxiliary board of the National Museum of Mexican Art, a neighborhood art institution.
In Summer 2025, Daniel purchased, Under the Volcano Books in the Mexico City, the largest English-language bookstore in Mexico. He enjoys reading history, biography, and literary classics set in the American West. In his spare time, he likes to travel on Amtrak, visit museums, and ride his bike.
For a full CV detailing Daniel's skills and experience, please click HERE. For a list of select clients, please click HERE. You may contact Daniel directly at [email protected] or five zero three 449-2155.
Resilient Heritage History
In November 2014, Daniel founded Resilient Heritage as a blog for a more broadened discourse of historic preservation including a more nuanced and inclusive conversation about the possibility of historic preservation to lift up community efforts as they apply to shaping the built environment. In May 2019, he converted the Resilient Heritage blog into a full-time website for his eponymous firm. Resilient Heritage is a member of The Association of Consultants to Nonprofits.
What types of organizations does Resilient Heritage serve?
Resilient Heritage works with nonprofit organizations in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors including museums, museum associations, historical societies, historic preservation organizations, arts and culture centers, theaters, film centers, and dance companies. In addition, the firm can partner with governmental organizations in public meetings such as community charettes, planning processes, and presentations.
How can Resilient Heritage help me?
Resilient Heritage helps clients, collaborators and partners in many ways—from program assessment to organizational development, grant writing to event planning and fundraising, and public programming to broader public and audience engagement.
Anything else I should know?
Resilient Heritage also works in the field of arts, culture, and heritage advocacy, supporting legislative efforts and initiatives through advocacy events and programs.
Firm Values
Resilient Heritage embraces core values of respect, inclusiveness, authenticity, community, and integrity.
Resilient Heritage History
In November 2014, Daniel founded Resilient Heritage as a blog for a more broadened discourse of historic preservation including a more nuanced and inclusive conversation about the possibility of historic preservation to lift up community efforts as they apply to shaping the built environment. In May 2019, he converted the Resilient Heritage blog into a full-time website for his firm.