Tianpei Chen is an advancement database professional with extensive experience managing Raiser’s Edge at independent schools in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has worked at three different schools over the past several years, where she supported fundraising operations through streamlined gift processing, data integrity practices, and collaborative reporting.

Currently the Manager of Database & Donor Relations at a leading all-girls independent school, Tianpei partners closely with advancement, finance, and communications teams to ensure accurate data, effective stewardship tracking, and actionable reporting. Her work focuses on creating efficient systems that reduce manual effort, eliminate data inconsistencies, and support donor engagement strategies.

Tianpei is passionate about making advancement databases more than just record-keeping systems—she sees them as strategic tools that empower fundraisers, inform leadership, and strengthen long-term donor relationships.