Amanda Rainey, CFRE

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Chief Philanthropy Officer at Mercy For Animals

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Overview

Amanda is a seasoned nonprofit executive with over two decades of experience leading fundraising and marketing for major organizations, including her current role as Chief Philanthropy Officer at Mercy For Animals. A Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) with a Masters from Indiana University, people who have worked with her describe her as inspiring, optimistic, and a dedicated mentor.

Personality Overview

Planner & Achiever

Long-Term Thinker

Decisive But Calm

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Animal Welfare
Her career is dedicated to animal-focused nonprofits like Mercy For Animals and SPCA of Texas. She also personally volunteers her time working with large dogs at local animal shelters.
Nonprofit Fundraising
As a CFRE, she has a proven record of leading fundraising strategies, with direct responsibility for annual revenue goals exceeding $25 million in past roles.
Strategic Partnerships
She has extensive experience developing and deepening strategic partnerships with major international brands, including MARS, Hilton, and Southwest Airlines.

Media Appearances

Amanda has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Chief Philanthropy Officer at Mercy For Animals
6-2023 - 2-2024
Interim Chief Philanthropy Officer at Greater Good Charities
7-2021 - 5-2023
Vice President, Development & Community Impact at SPCA of Texas
9-2018 - 5-2021
Chief Advancement Officer at Big Thought
8-2015 - 8-2018
Vice President of Fund Development at Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas

Education

Education details unavailable from Southeast Missouri State University
2001 - 2003
MS from Indiana University Bloomington
2006 - 2009
ABD from Saint Louis University
1997 - 2001
BS from Southeast Missouri State University
Master's degree from Indiana University Bloomington

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Insights For Selling To Amanda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amanda is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amanda

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amanda move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Amanda take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Amanda

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