Sarah Spence

Executive Leader, Engagement and Giving portfolio

Sarah Spence is the Executive Leader, Engagement and Giving. Sarah joined Barnardos Australia in 2018 and has diverse experience in Adult Education, Communications, Marketing, Project and Business Management and Fundraising. Sarah has worked with several social care and advocacy organisations where she led pivotal campaigns and advocacy initiatives that placed her organisation and their key messages firmly in the public imagination.

Her ability to understand public communication, donor engagement and strategic thinking enabled her to develop corporate partnerships with large multinational corporations that propelled her organisation’s mission. During her time at Barnardos, she has created a strong culture of collaboration and innovation which has seen significantly gains within fundraising, communication and brand management.

Qualifications: BA Education, CIV Training and Assessment, Grad Dip Marketing and Communications, M Adult Education, M Strategic Business Management