Andrea Bender

Andrea Bender is a seasoned marketing and fundraising professional with extensive experience in event management and donor stewardship. Currently serving as Marketing Manager for Events and Logistics at JumpStart Inc. since December 2022, Andrea previously worked as an Independent Consultant for the Cleveland Council On World Affairs, where responsibilities included managing public speaker programs and guest relations. Prior roles include Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where Andrea significantly increased institutional funding, and Manager of Special Event Fundraising at the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio, overseeing major fundraising events. Additional experience includes positions at The Cleveland Orchestra and the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Baldwin Wallace University.