Mandy Mandes

3821 Grant St
Orlando FL 32812
Tel. 407-325-9813
Email: mm609a20@westpost.net
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymandes

Professional Experience:
October 2007- March 2010 - Cornerstone Hospice / Development Director:
Responsible for developing Cornerstones Foundation to support programs / service
s through the different disciplines of fundraising.
Implemented Advisory Board for key fundraising strategies in the Orange, Osceola
and Polk counties.
Developed a corporate partnerships program with vendors to increase major gifts
in the amount of $10,000 and greater to support hospice programs.
January 2004- September 2007 - American Red Cross of Central Florida / Financial
Development Director:
Raised an average of $2,000,000 annually
Responsible for developing the Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders in Centra
l Florida under the leadership of Melanie Sabelhous, Former Deputy Administrator
of the US Small Business Administration. Worked in the White House with ladies
such as Sandra Day O Connor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and Frances
Fragos Townsend, Homeland Security Advisor to the President to develop this Red
Cross initiative.
Responsible for creating and monitoring departmental strategic plans, operationa
l objectives, and budgets to improve the effectiveness of the financial developm
ent department.
Responsible for identifying cultivating and soliciting prospects from within the
organization and the community at large to develop and maintain an effective gi
ving program.
Initiated new fund raising opportunities to continually increase the donor base
and visibility of the organization.
Implemented all fundraising disciplines for the chapter. These include: major gi
fts, planned giving, special events, grants and direct mail.
Developed policies and systems that will enhance the overall effectiveness of fu
nd raising activities, record keeping, and prospect tracking.
Implemented systems for regular and meaningful recognition of donors and volunte
ers.
Responsible for maintaining budgetary responsibility and accountability.
Largest major gift obtained: $1,000,000.
April 1994 December 2003 - Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida / Development Off
icer
Raised and average of $700,000 yearly in major gifts.
Responsible for raising major gifts to support the hospitals pediatric program.
Raised initial funds to start and implement the new pediatric program.
Managed all aspects of major gifts.
Worked directly with the pediatric leadership to establish fundraising strategie
s.
Cultivated corporations and individuals to raise major gifts.
Worked closely with the medical staff to provide tours for prospective donors.
Largest major gift obtained: $500,000.
January 1988- December 1993 - St. Lukes Hospital, Ponce, Puerto Rico / Marketing
Director
Increased revenue by $1,000,000.
Established marketing programs and initiatives that would benefit all programs a
t the hospital.
Developed commercials and brochures to market the programs and services of the h
ospital.
Conducted research to identify patient markets.
Worked closely with the medical staff toestablish marketing strategies for their
respective areas of need.
Education:
August 1984 December 1987 Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor in Marketing / Concentration Marketing Research
August 1981 - May 1984 Sacred Heart University
Associate in Communications / Concentration - Journalism
Professional Associations & Continued Education:
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Orange County Community Advisory Board Chair Representing Orange County District
3
National Philanthropy Day Planning Committee
Rollins College Philanthropy Center
Leadership Orlando Class 51
Institute of Charitable Giving Certification, Planned Giving and Major Gifts - 2
000, 2001, 2002
Raising More Money 101 Certification - 2003
Raising More Money 201Certification - 2006
Benevon 301 Certification 2007
Awards Received:
Hispanic Achievement Award - April, 15, 1999