LAUREN NIELSEN
DIRECTOR OF DONOR ENGAGEMENT-INDIVIDUAL GIVING AND CORPORATE How did you make your start in your profession and what aspect of your work do you find the most meaningful? Lauren’s career in the arts began in the spotlight; she has performed as a singer, actor, and dancer in over 30 professional productions. A Sarasota native, Lauren earned a BFA in Musical Theatre and a master’s in Professional Communication from The University of Tampa. For five years, she taught at Sarasota Academy of the Arts. She also competed for nine years in the Miss America and Miss USA organizations, recently serving as Miss Sarasota USA. At Sarasota Orchestra, Lauren is thriving as the Director of Donor Engagement, Individual Giving and Corporate. She supports the Marketing and Donor Engagement teams in implementing appeal strategies, developing relationships with new contributors, and stewarding ongoing donor relationships to inspire increased engagement. Lauren’s role allows her to utilize her entire skill set, as well as her passion for the arts, to connect with people from all walks of life and share the transformative power of music.
“I feel lucky to live in Sarasota which has such a vibrant arts community. In my role at Sarasota Orchestra, it is my job to help share the power of music that truly touches the soul.”— Lauren Nielsen
709 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 941.953.4252 SarasotaOrchestra.org
AUDE-EUREKA MONDÉ
MANAGER, NONPROFIT SERVICES
What aspect of your work do you find the most meaningful? In my role as Manager of Nonprofit Services at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, I am responsible for planning and implementing nonprofit trainings, educational opportunities, and other services to help nonprofit organizations assess needs and build capacity. Connecting nonprofits to resources that help strengthen their missions is very meaningful to me because I am a product of the positive work nonprofits do for our community. Local non- profits put food on my table when my family was financially struggling. They created memorable grade school field trips that introduced me to the arts and sciences. When it came time for me to go to college, it was the scholarships of several local foundations that put me, a first-generation college student, through school. In a way, my career in philanthropy began when I was in grade school, touched by many nonprofits that had a lasting positive impact on my life. 2635 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34237 941.955.3000 | cfsarasota.org
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“Always make time for the people you love and the simple things that bring joy to your life.” — Aude-Eureka Mondé
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