Rebecca Mandell

Rebecca Mandell, MPA, CFRE has a diverse range of work experience in the field of development and fundraising. Rebecca is currently employed at Fairfield County's Community Foundation, where they serve as the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations. In this role, they are responsible for expanding partnerships with corporate, foundation, and government entities to address disparities in areas such as income, education, housing, and health. Rebecca is also involved with the Fairfield County Business Collaborative for Education Equity and leads Fairfield County's Giving Day.

Prior to their current position, Rebecca worked as a Donor Engagement Officer and Development Manager at Fairfield County's Community Foundation. Rebecca also held the role of Senior Development Associate at the organization. Before joining Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Rebecca worked at Wholesome Wave as a Senior Development Associate and Development Associate.

Rebecca's earlier work experience includes serving as a Development Intern at Mother Hubbards Cupboard and Monroe County United Ministries. Rebecca also held internships at Delta Institute and Indiana University - Bloomington, where they worked as a Communications & Development Intern and a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, respectively.

Overall, Rebecca Mandell has a strong background in development and fundraising, with a specific focus on building partnerships and addressing disparities in various communities. Rebecca holds an MPA and the CFRE certification.

Rebecca Mandell, MPA, CFRE has a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, which they obtained from 2012 to 2014. Rebecca also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington, which they earned from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, they have a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University Bloomington. Rebecca Mandell has obtained several additional certifications, including being a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) from CFRE International in March 2019. Rebecca also holds certifications such as Giving Day Leader from GiveGab, Inc., and Blackbaud Certification in the Raiser's Edge, Fundamentals from Blackbaud. Rebecca Mandell has a strong foundation in nonprofit management, policy analysis, and sustainable development, with a range of certifications that demonstrate their commitment to professional development in fundraising and nonprofit leadership.