Rachel Engel

Community Investment Manager

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London, England, United Kingdom

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About me
Macquarie Group Foundation
Education
- City, University of London
  1997 - 1998
  PG Dip Arts Administration
  Arts Administration (PG Dip)
- University of Leeds
  1993 - 1996
  BA (Hons) Classical Civilisation
  Classical Civilisation (BA Hons)
Experience
- AOL UK
  Mar 2000 - Feb 2004
  Community Investment Manager
  I defined AOL UK’s non-profit partnerships and developed the corporate community and CSR programme. I set up a robust strategy which enhanced the brand through strategic partnerships with voluntary organisations such as ChildLine and RNID. I secured further funding for charity partnerships through sponsorship, cause related marketing and gifts in kind.
- Bridges.org
  Feb 2004 - Mar 2005
  International Media and Relations Manager
  Fundraising, media relations and specific project management.
- East London Business Alliance
  Apr 2005 - Jun 2008
  Business Development Director
  Various roles including Deputy Director London Legacy 2020, Hackney Programme Director and Project Manager, Project ShoreditchBrokering relationships between the community and corporates in City and around Canary Wharf.
- Sudborough Foundation
  Jan 2006 - now
  Trustee
  Grant making charity in the UK
- IBM
  Jun 2008 - Apr 2010
  Programme Manager, Corporate Citizenship, EMEA
  Programme Manager working on employee volunteering programmes in over 30+ countries. Focus on Science and Engineering, working with diverse communities and Corporate Social Responsibility programmes.
- Miriam Hyman Memorial Trust
  Jan 2009 - Apr 2023
  Special Advisor
- Macquarie Group
  Apr 2010 - now
  Managing all grant partnerships, volunteering, employee engagement and fundraising for the Macquarie Group Foundation activities across 11+ offices in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Working closely with C-Suite and Corporate Affairs team to develop and deliver global strategy. Recent successes include; Macquarie 50th Anniversary Award ($A50m donated to 5 organisations), building staff engagement across the region, developing a place based giving movement in London through partnership with @IslingtonGiving @BIGAlliance. In 2018 launched a new themed approach to grant giving - focusing on social mobility for young people, currently funding 7 UK based partners including @socialmobilityFoundation; @dallagliorugbyworks; @reachoutmentoring; @princestrustinternational; @universify; @ltsbGlobally, I manage the evaluation of the community element for the Macquarie Director Programme and ESV initiatives around the world, through a collaboration with the Learning and Development team in HR. Strong links to Diversity Inclusion through Employee Networks such as Pride@Macquarie (Founder in EMEA) and Balance (Gender Focused network). I sit on the Heart of the City Board Advisory Committee and London's Giving Reference Group. Show less
  - Regional Director, Macquarie Group Foundation, EMEA (Managing Director)
    May 2024 - now
  - Regional Head, Macquarie Group Foundation, EMEA (Associate Director)
    Jul 2016 - May 2024
  - Vice President, Macquarie Group Foundation, EMEA
    Apr 2010 - Jul 2016
- Streetwise Opera
  Nov 2014 - now
  Board of Trustees Member (Vice Chair)
- Heart of the City
  Oct 2017 - Oct 2023
  Member Board Of Trustees
Licenses & Certifications
- Purpose and Profit: Creating Shared Value
  Harvard Business School
  Nov 2022
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Rachel Engel
  Lord Mayor's Dragon Award - Boosting Social Impact (Accelerator) Award Corporation of London Sep 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcw9NHdPAF8&feature=youtu.be The Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards celebrates excellence in social impact both within Greater London and nationally, for the Regional Impact Award and Lord Mayor’s Award categories.Macquarie won this award for our partnership with the charity, Leadership Through Sport and Business
- Awarded to Rachel Engel
  Lord Mayors Dragon Award (Shortlisted) - Future Proofing Charity Awards Corporation of London Sep 2015 The Dragon Awards were founded in 1987 by the then Lord Mayor, Sir David Rowe-Ham. The Awards were the first of their kind in the UK, and remain the only London-wide scheme that recognises Corporate Community Involvement. Since the first Awards, over 130 Dragon Awards have been given to companies ranging from small local enterprises, to large multi-national businesses.The name and the Award statuettes are based on the dragons that have guarded to gates to the City of London for… Show more The Dragon Awards were founded in 1987 by the then Lord Mayor, Sir David Rowe-Ham. The Awards were the first of their kind in the UK, and remain the only London-wide scheme that recognises Corporate Community Involvement. Since the first Awards, over 130 Dragon Awards have been given to companies ranging from small local enterprises, to large multi-national businesses.The name and the Award statuettes are based on the dragons that have guarded to gates to the City of London for centuries. These dragons can also be found on the City of London's coat of arms. Show less
- Awarded to Rachel Engel
  Building Stronger Communities Awards - Big Tick Business in the Community Jun 2014 Responsible Business awards - recognizing achievements by UK businesseshttp://www.bitc.org.uk/awards/responsible-business-awards/previous-award-results/responsible-business-awards-2014
- Awarded to Rachel Engel
  Arts and Business - Long Term Partnership Award Arts and Business (Business in the Community) May 2013 BP A&B Long-term Partnership AwardMacquarie Group Foundation and Streetwise Opera - See more at: http://artsandbusiness.bitc.org.uk/awards-ab#sthash.BmrPfYEL.dpuf
- Awarded to Rachel Engel
  Lord Mayor of London Dragon Award - Economic Development Corporation of London Oct 2006 Dragon Award winner - Project Shoreditchhttp://www.dragonawards.org.uk/case_studies/winners_videos/economic_regeneration/2006/deutsche_bank_linklaters__ubs.htmlThe Lord Mayor is the head of the City of London Corporation, which provides local government services for the financial and commercial heart of Britain, the ‘Square Mile’. As part of his responsibilities, the Lord Mayor oversees the annual Dragon Awards scheme which celebrates Community Engagement programmes. It recognises… Show more Dragon Award winner - Project Shoreditchhttp://www.dragonawards.org.uk/case_studies/winners_videos/economic_regeneration/2006/deutsche_bank_linklaters__ubs.htmlThe Lord Mayor is the head of the City of London Corporation, which provides local government services for the financial and commercial heart of Britain, the ‘Square Mile’. As part of his responsibilities, the Lord Mayor oversees the annual Dragon Awards scheme which celebrates Community Engagement programmes. It recognises businesses and public offices that go above and beyond their core work to significantly impact the regeneration of their local communities. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Givx Steering Group
  Issued by Benefacto on Oct 2017
  Associated with Rachel Engel
- Mentoring Works
  Issued by East London Business Alliance (ELBA) on Jan 2010
  Associated with Rachel Engel
- Fundraising and Marketing committee
  Issued by Islington Giving on Jan 2016
  Associated with Rachel Engel
- Raising funds (triathlons)
  Issued by Teenage Cancer Trust on Jun 2014
  Associated with Rachel Engel
- London's Giving Reference Group
  Issued by London Funders on Jan 2015
  Associated with Rachel Engel