Amanda Flanagan
Business Development Representative
On Memorial Day weekend, my kids (ages 22, 20 and 17), and I have a tradition for the past 10 years to ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon!
I belong to the CT mycological society and forage for wild mushrooms.
Through my private foundation, we’ve given away more than $500,000 to Connecticut charities that help children and families.
One of the best things about being a part of the Foundation Source team is working with our talented employees who are passionate about empowering people and companies to create a better world through philanthropy! In this issue of our Featured Friday series, we’re excited to introduce you to Amanda Flanagan, one of our knowledgeable business development representatives. Keep reading to learn what it’s like to be part of a fast-paced and experienced sales team!
When and why did you join Foundation Source?
I joined Foundation Source in August 2022. I wanted to focus my professional pursuits and talents on helping folks with their philanthropic pursuits. In addition, I founded and have been managing a charitable-legacy private foundation since 2009 and have enjoyed the experience immensely.
What do you love about working at Foundation Source?
I think the people who work here are all super impressive in their expertise and enthusiasm for their work and I love that positive energy. I love our business development (BDR team) …it’s amazing how we support one another through our collaboration and complimentary talents and expertise.
What is the best part of your job?
I love helping advisors and individuals explore if a private foundation is a good fit for them and/or their clients.
I look forward to encountering new scenarios on funding and charitable giving activities that I wasn’t aware of previously. Every day, there’s something new to learn or a new puzzle to figure out about private foundation management and giving and I find that super interesting.”
Amanda Flanagan
Business Development Representative
What has been your favorite project at Foundation Source?
I’d say helping our managing directors reach out and build a relationship with the national team at a law firm. We presented to them in person and online, reaching an 80-member attorney team and it was rewarding to see how the attorneys were excited and enthusiastic about our expertise and services.
What has been your biggest accomplishment since joining Foundation Source?
I think bringing a positive energy to my sales team and BDR team.
How have you grown professionally while on our team?
My sales skills have improved tremendously as well as my expertise in private foundation giving.
In your opinion, what makes the Foundation Source special?
As I mentioned, the people who work here are all super impressive and happy! The business of helping people structure their charitable giving through a private foundation is a very special, niche business and very gratifying work.
What parts of Foundation Source’s mission do you connect with?
I can identify with our clients given my personal experience managing a private foundation for 15 years, and I especially appreciate all aspects of the Foundation Source mission.
What advice would you give to someone who doesn’t know about Foundation Source or may be thinking about joining the team?
I would say that they should expect to find the work to be very energizing, interesting and gratifying.
Want to join our team?
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