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DANIELS FUND

Honoring Bill Daniels' direction to make life better for the people
and communities of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming

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Bill Daniels Videos

The Life & Legacy of Bill Daniels

A Life of Integrity: The Principled Ethics of Bill Daniels

This short film was created as a companion to the book, The Life & Legacy of Bill Daniels (available for free download by clicking here). After watching, you will know more about Bill's remarkable life and his legacy of generosity.


Bill Daniels lived his life according to a code of personal principle-based ethics. This video illustrates just some of the extraordinary reasons Bill Daniels' name is synonymous with ethics and integrity, and provides an introduction to the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative.


American Entrepreneur:
The Cable Television Legacy of Bill Daniels

Principled Leadership: Bill Daniels & the Utah Stars

Bill Daniels was a pioneer in the cable television industry. This video tells the story of Bill's visionary leadership and legendary achievements within the industry that led to his phenomenal success.

Bill Daniels owned the American Basketball Association's Utah Stars. They won the 1971 ABA Championships during their first year playing in Salt Lake City. But the league was in financial trouble, and by the mid-1970s, the teams were falling in rapid succession. WIth no money to pay his players and creditors, Bill Daniels' franchise was forced into bankruptcy. The story of what happened next will amaze you. Enjoy this new video and see how Bill Daniels turned defeat into something that outlasts any winning season.


Banking on the Future: The Legacy of Young Americans

Bill Daniels wanted young people to learn financial responsibility at an early age. He created Young Americans Bank, the first bank for youth, which grew into a center for education in financial literacy, free enterprise, global economics, and entrepreneurship. This is the story behind his dedication and the many hurdles he overcame to bring this unique vision to life.


Daniels Scholarship Program Videos

Daniels Scholarship Program Overview

An introduction to the Daniels Scholarship Program and the young people that have been chosen to become Daniels Scholars because of their exceptional character, leadership potential, and desire to give back to their communities.



Daniels Scholarship Program Television PSA

This 60-second television PSA is one of the tools created by the Daniels Fund to spread awareness of the scholarship, along with how and when to apply online. To learn more or to apply, click here.

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Daniels Scholar Video Profiles

We'd like to show you what makes a Daniels Scholar so unique. Once you see what these dynamic young people have done with the opportunities offered by the Daniels Scholarship Program, you will understand what employers and communities already know: Daniels Scholars are really something special.


Gary Stecklein
Career field:
Health Sciences / Education

Gabriela Arias
Career field:
Chemical Engineering

Derek Patton
Career field:
Biological Science

Renae Bruning
Career field:
Sociology / Education

Anh Tu Chacon
Career field:
Pharmacy

Nubia Madrid
Career field:
Mechanical Engineering

Marlon Peoples
Career field: Health Sciences /
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Sally Ho
Career field:
Journalism

Dominick Moreno
Career field: Government /
State Representative

John Bales
Career field:
Law