Sandra Toussaint-Burgher serves as the President and CEO of United Way of Greater Mercer County, a role she’s had since 2016. Sandra provides executive leadership and vision to the organization. Prior to that, Sandra held the position of Vice President of Resource Development & Strategic Partnerships. Sandra also serves as Chair of the statewide association of United Ways of New Jersey.
Sandra has more than twenty years of experience in fund development, strategic partnerships, and marketing. She’s held senior positions at local and national organizations including Youth Communication, Inc., Special Olympics, and Twenty-First Century Foundation. Before coming into the non-profit sector, Sandra worked in the insurance industry.
Sandra is a sought-after speaker on various topics such as creating and motivating teams, corporate engagement, board development, cultivating donors, and finding your passion - transitioning from for-profit to non-profit. She has presented at the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association forums, New Jersey Center for Nonprofit conference, Princeton Community Works, Association for Fundraising Professionals, Nonprofit Connect, and many others. Sandra serves on the Board of Directors of the NJ Center for Non-profit and Foundation Academies Leadership Council. She also served on the YWCA of Princeton Board of Directors and on the Advisory Committee for Single Stop USA. This nonprofit organization aims to reduce poverty and promote economic mobility. Sandra is a 2021 Lead New Jersey fellow. She is also very active with the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a recipient of the Champion for Business Award. This award recognizes outstanding business leaders for growing their businesses and demonstrating the values of being a good corporate citizen.
Sandra is originally from New York City and holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Boston College, a Master of Public Administration from New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School, and a B.A. from Hunter College.
