Amanda Tirocchi, CFRE is passionate about creating a happier and more connected world. Over ten years in the non-profit sector, she has developed a love for building strong donor relationships. With a background in science, Amanda believes a data-driven approach to fundraising is the key to non-profit success, and that utilizing empathy and storytelling to humanize scientifically proven methods is the future of the field. She is currently working to create a more environmentally-minded, compassionate, and philanthropic Rhode Island through her role at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.