Rachel Spencer
About Rachel Spencer
Rachel Spencer is a Senior Account Executive and Fundraising Subject Matter Expert at VanillaSoft, known for significantly increasing funds raised and donor conversations for clients. She has a strong background in law and fundraising, having worked with numerous universities and non-profits globally.
Work at VanillaSoft
Rachel Spencer has served as a Senior Account Executive and Fundraising Subject Matter Expert (SME) at VanillaSoft since 2017. In this role, she has contributed to a 36% increase in funds raised and a 94% increase in conversations for the company's clients. Spencer is recognized for utilizing VanillaSoft's customization capabilities to develop tailored alumni engagement and outreach strategies. Her work involves collaborating with over 150 universities and non-profits globally to improve donor engagement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Spencer holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours from Queen Mary University of London, where she studied English and European Law from 2011 to 2015. She also studied French Law at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne as part of an Erasmus program from 2013 to 2014. Spencer specializes in multichannel donor engagement, with expertise in phonathon, telefundraising, and leadership giving, which supports her effectiveness in fundraising roles.
Background
Prior to her current position at VanillaSoft, Rachel Spencer worked as a Telephone Fundraiser at Queen Mary University of London from 2013 to 2014. She then held a similar role at Listen for five months in 2015. Following that, she served as Direct Marketing Manager (Telephone) at King's College London from 2015 to 2017. This diverse background in fundraising has equipped her with valuable skills and insights into donor engagement.
Achievements
Rachel Spencer has been a speaker at international conferences, including CASE Europe and the Pacific North West Engage Conference. Her presentations focus on higher education and annual giving, showcasing her expertise in these areas. Through her work and speaking engagements, she has contributed to the discourse on effective fundraising strategies within the higher education sector.