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amanda jenkins
Senior Manager, Development
Amanda Jenkins serves as senior manager of development operations at StriveTogether, where she supports the development team in achieving short- and long-term fundraising goals. In her role, Amanda leads efforts to implement efficient systems and processes that enable the team to drive increased revenue and engage stakeholders, helping advance StriveTogether’s vision of increased opportunities for every child.
Prior to joining StriveTogether, Amanda built a career spanning the nonprofit, political and association sectors, gaining expertise in fundraising strategy, stakeholder engagement and operational systems. Her experience includes leading major fundraising efforts, managing large-scale events and building sustainable partnerships. This diverse experience has equipped her with the skills to strengthen connections, drive revenue growth and operationalize strategic goals.
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in public policy from Indiana University. Raised by two teachers, she developed an early understanding of the importance of education and community investment — a perspective that continues to shape her approach to fundraising and stakeholder engagement. Amanda also served as the 2024 President of the Cincinnati chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, where she led efforts to support and empower the local fundraising community.