Amanda Kennedy is a Vice President of Philanthropy at Virginia Home for Boys and Girls. She possess expertise in fundraising, nonprofits, community outreach, higher education, volunteer management and 32 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "I had the great good fortune to meet Amanda one day when she walked into a class I was teaching at Bryn Mawr College, Day 1. Amanda was returning to complete her undergraduate degree having spent several years working in non-profit leadership as a very young executive director! That very semester, I was launching a program at the College to connect students and staff members in teach/learn partnerships, as part of our study of adult learning. Amanda brought enormous energy, vision, capacity, and skill to this project, in which we soon moved out of student/teacher roles and into co-mentoring and co-leading. Amanda and I represented the program, called Empowering Learners, both on campus and at national conferences, and Amanda did everything from budget design and management, to recruitment, assessment, and report writing. Amanda is a values-led professional who integrates head and heart with more capacity than most can dream of. She is a keen thinker, excellent communicator, and ethical team player -- with a great sense of humor." and "I've had the absolute pleasure of working with Amanda Kennedy at the Tuckahoe Family YMCA. She is an extremely intelligent, passionate, and motivated professional. Her positive attitude and knowledge of the importance of philanthropy and the methods to achieve success have been an incredible motivator in reaching the fundraising goals set forth at all three branches she supported. Amanda built many substantial relationships during her time at the Y and will truly be missed from all. I would highly encourage you to consider Amanda for any fundraising positions you may have at your organization."