Jane Pleace

Pioneer
DISC Type : dis

CEO and Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Chester at The Church of England

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jane Pleace is the CEO and Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Chester, bringing extensive executive leadership from the non-profit sector. Her experience spans global fundraising, marketing, and strategy for organizations like Tearfund and World Vision. Colleagues describe her as sharp, strategic, gifted, and an intelligent leader with unparalleled knowledge of supporter engagement.

Outside of her professional roles, Jane is deeply committed to her faith and community. She serves on the boards of several charities, including Christians Against Poverty and The Zena Launchpad. Her personal interests include outdoor swimming, hiking, reading, gardening, and hosting meals for friends, reflecting a love for both nature and fellowship.

Jane began her career in financial services before transitioning to the non-profit sector, a move driven by her faith and passion for reducing poverty.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Faith-based Leadership
Her entire career is centered around leadership in Christian NGOs and her current executive role within the Church of England, demonstrating a deep commitment to faith-led work.
Charity Governance
Serves as a Trustee and board member for multiple charities and has expressed interest in the future design of not-for-profit boards for younger generations.
Global Fundraising
Has a distinguished career leading global fundraising and income generation for major NGOs, including Tearfund, where she managed an income stream exceeding £80m annually.

Media Appearances

Jane has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
CEO and Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Chester at The Church of England
2-2025 - 5-2025
Fundraising Consultant at Self-employed
5-2024 - 1-2025
Executive Vice President of Global Advancement at Whole Word Institute
1-2015 - 3-2024
Global Fundraising Director at Tearfund
7-2012 - 12-2014
Global Communications Manager at UNITED BIBLE SOCIETIES

Education

1-2011 - 6-2011
Post Graduate Diploma in Fundraising from Institute of Fundraising
2001 - 2001
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing

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Insights For Selling To Jane

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jane is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jane

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jane move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Jane take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Jane

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