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Our History

Spencer Brenneman was formed in late 2014 by Douglas Spencer, after managing a $13 billion global business-to-business brand. For five years, Spencer Brenneman served a variety of clients, from technology and financial services to consulting and not-for-profits.

In 2020, after experiencing nearly a lifetime of both challenge and privilege, Douglas shifted the company’s focus to supporting the work of purpose-driven organizations, from for-profit companies solving the issues we collectively face to nonprofit organizations taking care of those who need us most. The branding and messaging challenges each type of organization faces are more similar than they are different, and Spencer Brenneman’s Ask, Build, and Connect methodology has the flexibility to support both.

With a multi-decade career in for-profit marketing and a dedication to volunteerism, including two years as chairman of a $100 million community health center and research institute, Douglas is uniquely poised to help purpose-driven organizations tell their important stories. Add to that a dedicated team of creative professionals and you have Spencer Brenneman.

Our History

Spencer Brenneman was formed in late 2014 by Douglas Spencer, after managing a $13 billion global business-to-business brand. For five years, Spencer Brenneman served a variety of clients, from technology and financial services to consulting and not-for-profits.

In 2020, after experiencing nearly a lifetime of both challenge and privilege, Douglas shifted the company’s focus exclusively to supporting the work of mission-driven organizations. By applying his experience and the talents of his virtual team, he knew he could help those who were helping us all.

A lifelong volunteer, including two years as chairman of a $100 million community health center and research institute, Douglas is intimately aware of the challenges facing mission-driven organizations. That first-hand experience helps Spencer Brenneman adapt the latest private-sector strategies to help not-for-profits, associations, and B Corps sharpen their focus and create messaging that secures all the support they need to flourish in any environment.

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