PHILANTHROPY
Denise Fraile is widely recognized for mobilizing philanthropic leadership and community resources to strengthen Palm Beach County. Known as a catalyst for collaboration within the region's philanthropic community, she connects nonprofit organizations, business leaders, and civic partners—forging partnerships that expand fundraising capacity, strengthen nonprofit infrastructure, and drive lasting community impact.
Fraile approaches philanthropy not simply as participation but as a mission. She invests her time, expertise, and relationships to help mission-driven organizations expand their reach to strengthen and achieve sustainability—reflecting her belief that meaningful philanthropy must create sustainable, long-term change.
Over fifteen years of active engagement in Palm Beach County's philanthropic community, Fraile has mobilized significant philanthropic support, championing grassroots nonprofits whose work directly impacts vulnerable families. Recognized by Florida Weekly as a "purpose-driven powerhouse," she has established herself as a philanthropic influencer and driver for change—known for connecting philanthropists, business leaders, and nonprofit executives around shared mission.
Currently serving on the boards of two mission-driven organizations, she chairs development initiatives and leads flagship fundraising events that have achieved significant growth in support and community engagement. Her work demonstrates that real transformation comes from strategic collaboration, disciplined capital deployment, and sustained institutional commitment.
Denise’s remarkable career is defined by her relentless pursuit of bettering the world through innovative, community-driven initiatives. She believes that true legacy is measured not by possessions, but by the lasting impact left on the hearts and minds of others.
"I’ve learned that our true legacy isn’t in the sum of our possessions, but the imprint we leave on the hearts and minds of those we touch - each act of kindness is a chapter in the story of humanity." - Denise Fraile
NOTABLE
Extra Ordinary Charities "Talk Derby To Me" Chairmen (2027)
Families First of Palm Beach County - Champion Award Recipient (2026)
HAB Center "Chopstick Challenge" Chairmen (2026)
Families First of Palm Beach County Annual Luncheon - Event Chairmen (2026)
Women's Foundation of Florida Dare to Raise the Bar Co-Chairmen (2026)
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Fundraising Volunteer of the Year Nominee (2025)
Cancer Alliance Event Co-Host (2025)
Women's Foundation of Florida, Raise the Bar Event Co-Chairmen (2025)
Families First of Palm Beach County Annual Luncheon - Event Chairmen (2025)
Volunteer Philanthropy Editor, Palm Scene Magazine (2024-2026)
Extraordinary Kids Foundation, Inc - Event Co-Chairmen (2024)
Families First of Palm Beach County Annual Luncheon - Event Chairmen (2024)
JustWorld International Annual Gala - Event Co-Chairmen (2024)
8th Annual Hats Off Award – Volunteer of the Year Nominee (2024)
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Fundraising Volunteer of the Year Nominee (2024)
Families First of Palm Beach County Annual Luncheon - Event Co-Chairmen (2023)
Princess Grace Foundation - Crown Patron (2023)
Palm Beach Historic Society - Member (2023-current)
Catch The Wave Of Hope Inaugural Breakfast - Event Chairmen (2019)
The Lighthouse Guild Palm Beach Annual, A Visionary Evening - Event Co-Chairmen (2018)
JustWorld International - Leg-Up Humanitarian Award Recipient (2017)
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Woman Of The Year Campaign - Candidate of the Year (2011)
COMMITTEES & BOARDS
Women's Foundation of Florida - Board Member (2026 - current)
Families First of Palm Beach County - Board Member (2023 - current)
Women's Foundation of Florida - Development Committee Chair (2023 - current)
Families First of Palm Beach County - Development Committee Member (2022 - current)
JustWorld International - Advisory Board Member (2020 - 2025)
JustWorld International - Development Committee Member (2020 - 2025)
Vita Nova - Board Member (2023 - 2025)
Vita Nova - Development Committee Chair (2023 - 2025)
Lynn University College of Business - Advisory Board Member (2019 – 2022)
Catch The Wave Of Hope - Board Member (2018 – 2020)
Alliance For Kids, Palm Beach Children's Hospital - Board Member (2012 – 2015)
Willis McGahee (NFL) Foundation - Advisory Board Member (2005 – 2012)
ANNUAL EVENT COMMITTEES
HAB Center (2026 - current)
Extra Ordinary Charities (2026 - current)
Extraordinary Kids Foundation (2024 - current)
Women's Foundation of Florida, Raise the Bar (2023 - current)
Families First of Palm Beach County, Annual Luncheon (2022 – current)
JustWorld International Annual Gala (2007 – 2025)
MoviesMakingADifference (2023 - 2025)
Vita Nova, Mallets & Mojitos (2020)
The Arc of Palm Beach County, Cowboy Ball (2019)
Jupiter Medical Foundation, Key to the Cure (2016)
Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival (2015)
Sip & Paint, Alliance For Kids (2014)
EVENT HOST
Cancer Alliance (2025)
Dance The Night Away
Catch The Wave Of Hope (2018)
Hosted a fundraiser to benefit Catch The Wave Of Hope at Ferragamo
JustWorld International (2018)
Hosted The 1st Annual Salvatore Ferragamo fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International
JustWorld International (2017)
Hosted The 2nd Annual Salvatore Ferragamo fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International
JustWorld International (2016)
Hosted The 3rd Annual Salvatore Ferragamo fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International
JustWorld International (2015)
Hosted The 4th Annual Salvatore Ferragamo fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International
JustWorld International (2014)
Hosted The 5th Annual Salvatore Ferragamo Fundraiser to benefit JustWorld International
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
JustWorld International LDP Speaker (2010 – 2022)
Leadership Development Program (LDP) Annual speaker for over 12 years. LDP aims to inspire today’s youth by instilling leadership, philanthropy, and team building skills in a fun, lively atmosphere. JustWorld International is the only organization to have been nominated two times by CNN Heroes.
NEXUS Summit Speaker (2016)
Nexus, founded in 2011, is a global movement with thousands of members who are strategically connected to leverage resources and ideas for maximum impact of change. The focus is on social and environmental issues that do not only need funding, but solutions and strategy to break the on-going and often devastating cycles. In only 6 years, NEXUS has grown to be the largest network of international next gen philanthropists, impact investors and social entrepreneurs in the world. NEXUS has members from over 70 countries representing families worth over $500 Billion.
ADVOCATE / VOLUNTEER
Extra Ordinary Kids Foundation - current
Families First of Palm Beach County - current
Women's Foundation of Florida - current
HAB Center - current
JustWorld International
Lynn University - Isaacson Business Competition Student Mentor
Palm Beach Children's Hospital
Second Chance Animal Rescue
Special Olympics
Lupus Foundation of America
Cancer Foundation
S.H.A.R.E.
Relentless Relief
Be A Star Foundation
Families First of Palm Beach County
Annual Children's Day Luncheon
We invite you to join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in Palm Beach County by sponsoring our 20th Annual Children’s Day Luncheon on November 6, 2026.
For over 36 years, Families First of Palm Beach County has been a beacon of hope, providing essential support to families facing challenges and empowering them to create safe, loving homes for their children.
Champion Award
In a recent media interview, I was asked: if I could meet one person to fix a cause, who would it be? And my answer was simple—I don’t believe one person can sustainably fix a cause. Real change doesn’t come from a single individual. It comes from people—coming together, each bringing something different, something meaningful.
That’s why I love being part of Families First of Palm Beach County. Because every person in this room, and so many beyond it, contributes something unique. We each bring our own superpower to the table—and when those come together, that’s when true, lasting change happens.
So, thank you for allowing me to be part of something far bigger than myself.
