Rebecca Mandell

Rebecca Mandell joined the Community Foundation in 2018 as Manager of Development before taking on the role of Donor Engagement Officer, Partnerships & Learning. In 2023 she was promoted to Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations.

Prior to joining the Community Foundation, Rebecca worked for Bridgeport-based Wholesome Wave, the national nonprofit working to make locally grown fruits and vegetables more affordable for the people who need it most. In her four-year tenure, Rebecca managed the Development Department’s institutional funder relationships, led individual giving activities and supervised development-related event functions.

Rebecca holds a BS from Indiana University in Public Affairs and her MPA from IU’s School of Public & Environmental Affairs. She has earned Certificates of Achievement in Annual Sustainability, Major Gift Development and Fund Development for Nonprofits from The Fundraising School at IU’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy as well as a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.