The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Chief Development Officer at JFCS of the Suncoast

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

JFCS of the Suncoast

Chief Development Officer

My company specializes nonprofit and startup strategy, planning and interim executive posts. Additional areas of expertise include organizational management, financial planning, and fundraising/revenue generation.

Mannarino Consulting

Owner/President

Supporting Improved Quality of Life through Access to Post-Secondary Education

Cleveland State Community College

Executive Director of Advancement and the Foundation

Currently serving as adjunct faculty for the Department of Political Science & Public Service teaching Nonprofit Theory and Management .

Adjunct Nonprofit Instructor

The Director of Development & External Relations at Girls Preparatory School works closely with the Head of School, Senior Team and Board of Trustees to advance Girls Preparatory School’s mission through the successful implementation of fundraising initiatives and effective relationship building with all constituent groups.

Girls Preparatory School

Director of Development & External Relations

Build and develop dynamic, strategic partnerships that expand resources for the university’s faculty and students in the areas of engineering, computer science, visual art, chemistry and music.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Director of Development

Managed the daily operations this 501c3 and visual arts center, which served over 500 members and the community-at-large. Along with fellow staff members and board of directors, determined a strategic direction to serve its mission efficiently and with excellence.

Association for Visual Arts (501c3)

Executive Director

Managed national and global designers and vendors to develop and market home and automotive flooring products. Also managed national licenses including Hallmark.

Remington Industries

Art Director

Provided marketing solutions for nonprofit organizations and private companies.

The Image Project

Created detailed reports that summarized huge amounts of product marketing research for Fortune 500 companies.

Christa Mannarino

Christa Mannarino