ABOUT
Meet the Team
Meet Andrea
Founder and President
Andrea B. Wasserman is an innovative leader, effective strategist, and philanthropy expert. She consistently inspires clients to exceed their fundraising goals by focusing on smart development strategies and on unleashing the right talent. As Founder and President of the boutique organizational development firm ABW Partners (formerly Social Profit Ventures), Andrea has partnered with nearly 50 clients on customized engagements around the design and execution of exceptional advancement and fundraising programs. Andrea also delivers an expansive array of fundraising coaching, proficiency building, and interactive learning opportunities from the c-suite and board level to development departments and cross-organization teams.
Before launching her firm in 2012, Andrea was the catalyst behind fundraising at various high-performing local, national, and international nonprofits. Charged with the responsibility of driving comprehensive and sustainable financial resource development, Andrea assumed pivotal roles at UJA Federation of New York, Wall Street Division; United Jewish Communities (first as the Director of National Young Leadership Cabinet and then Director of National Women’s Constituency); Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School; and BBYO International. In concert with dynamic colleagues and stakeholders at these and other organizations, Andrea has successfully built cultures, systems, teams, and strategies that have yielded tens of millions of philanthropic dollars to foster vibrant communities worldwide.
Passionate about her family, friends, and community, Andrea resides in the Boston area with her husband Adam, son, Zachary, and labradoodle Tucker.
The Collaborative Network
ABW Partners has evolved into a dynamic collaborative composed of an exceptional team with unmatched talent.
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Jenna Corman Mandel
Development Strategy
My Why: Anne Frank said, “No one has ever become poor from giving.” I believe a mission-driven organization can offer donors just as much as donors offer them—through community, purpose, and meaningful philanthropy. It brings me joy and satisfaction when I know the small (or big!) part I’ve contributed results in something successful.
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Becca Flyer
Operations
My Why: People are at the heart of every organization, and it’s important to me that mission-driven organizations are great places to work. I’m motivated to help ensure our workplaces not only produce high-quality products but are also financially sustainable and operate in an efficient, effective, and fun way.
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Elyse Goldberg
Communications & Content
My Why: I’m motivated every day by the ability to leverage my clear communication superpower to do what I’m meant to do: help people. You mean what you say; let me help you say what you mean.
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Morgan Henry
Finance
My Why: I want to give you the capacity to focus on the passion that ignites you—to enable you to grow and succeed in your business—by providing guidance and service, taking financial management off your plate.
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Jaime Walman
Strategic Planning & Development
My Why: To famously quote Ted Lasso, “I believe in believe.” I am passionate about living a life of purpose and meaning, and modeling for my children that life, and work, are about constant possibility.
The Advisory Board
ABW Partners utilizes a distinguished group of fundraising, financial, and marketing professionals who help steer our vision and guide our success.