Darrell Buckingham

Darrell Buckingham is a senior program officer at the Central New York Community Foundation, where he advances racial, social, and economic equity through community-driven philanthropy. He leads and supports strategic initiatives focused on lead poisoning prevention, literacy, and the Black Equity & Excellence Fund, working alongside nonprofit partners, residents, and funders to shift resources toward communities that have been historically excluded. His work emphasizes shared leadership, trust-based partnerships, and measurable community impact.  

Previously, Darrell was personnel officer for the Onondaga County Public Library System, where he helped advance workforce diversity and inclusive practices. He also served as a workforce development specialist with the Onondaga County Workforce Development Center.  

Darrell holds an MBA in Leadership from Le Moyne College. He has served in several civic and nonprofit leadership roles, including board trustee and chair of the Equity and Engagement Committee for the Everson Museum, board vice president for Vera House, Inc., and as a member of the New York Health Foundation’s Food Equity Advisory Committee. In 2025, he was recognized as a 40 Over 40 honoree for his community impact. Most recently, Darrell was appointed Co-Chair of the Onondaga County Housing and Transportation Advisory Board. Grounded in relationship-building and accountability, Darrell is committed to strengthening communities by aligning systems, resources, and people around equity and justice.