rachel marshall

director of development, college of liberal arts and sciences

About

I connect people with their passions and turn philanthropy into impact. I have more than 15 years of experience in fundraising, program development, and management in educational, higher education, and non-profit organizations.

Country

united states

City

storrs

Industry

fund-raising

Skill

fundraising, annual giving, philanthropy, program development, nonprofits, alumni relations, stewardship, volunteer management, event planning, higher education, event management, community outreach, grant writing, social media, public speaking, fundraisers, leadership, student affairs, social media marketing, program management, nonprofit organizations

Experience

program manager, umaine sea grant

university of maine

2003-1 - 2004-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

educator

maine discovery museum

2003-1 - 2004-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

program specialist, 1

new hampshire office of state planning coastal program

2001-5 - 2002-10 · 1 yr 6 mos

associate director of development, university programs

the university of connecticut foundation, inc.

2014-9 - 2015-4 · 8 mos

associate director of annual giving

the university of connecticut foundation, inc.

2013-8 - 2014-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

Developed UConn’s first student philanthropy program and Ignite, UConn’s first crowdfunding campaign including training manual and program. Observed a 200% increase in student giving in first year. - Nationally recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE): Silver Award in 2013 Circle of Excellence Awards for Innovative Use of Technology in Fundraising for Ignite competition. - Presented at CASE District 1 Conference, Jan. 2014: “Igniting Student Philanthropy at UConn.” and CASE Webinar, Feb. 2012: “Implementing a Student Philanthropy Program on Your Campus.”

development manager, independent schools

earthwatch institute

2005-2 - 2009-9 · 4 yrs 8 mos

director of development for parent and family giving

the university of connecticut foundation, inc.

2015-5 - 2018-2 · 2 yrs 10 mos

A frontline fundraiser and part of a fundraising group that generates philanthropic support for university programs including, but not limited to, Student Affairs, the Neag School of Education, the Schools of Fine Arts and Social Work, Regional Campuses, Office of Global Affairs, Libraries, and Honors Program. The Director will lead the UConn Foundation effort in supporting a Parent Fund in collaboration with Student Affairs. The purpose is to enhance strategic initiatives that extend student learning and enhance the undergraduate experience. The Director manages a caseload of current and prospective major-gift level donors and moves them towards giving levels that achieve annual and long-range fundraising goals of the Foundation.

program director, constituent groups

the university of connecticut foundation, inc.

2009-10 - 2010-12 · 1 yr 3 mos

*  Worked with alumni affinity groups to establish two endowments. *  Developed UConn’s first student philanthropy program and recruited a committee of 75 undergraduates. *  Secured student philanthropy challenge grant within 10 months of hire.

assistant director of annual giving

the university of connecticut foundation, inc.

2011-1 - 2013-4 · 2 yrs 4 mos

*  Established and implemented Ignite, UConn’s first crowdfunding campaign including training manual and program. Observed a nearly 200% increase in student giving in first year. *  Presented CASE Webinar, Feb. 2012: “Implementing a Student Philanthropy Program on Your Campus.” *  Developed affinity group fundraising toolkit including best practices and guidelines used campus wide.