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Senior Philanthropic Advisor

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Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Rice University

Houston, Texas

Located on a 300-acre tree-lined campus in the heart of Houston, Rice has become a center of research and academic achievement, encouraging creativity, action and leadership. Rice has nearly 4,000 undergraduate students from 89 countries and regions across its six divisions of study. The graduate programs, which include architecture, business, engineering, natural/social sciences, teaching, music, and humanities, enroll more than 2,800 students. Rice’s faculty and alumni include two Nobel prize winners and two National Medal of Science recipients. The school has been listed among the top 20 national universities each year in U.S. News & World Report since its first appearance there in 1988. With the successful completion of the previous campaign at over $1B and a new campaign on the horizon, there has never been a better time to help take Rice University’s world-class development department to the next level.

The Opportunity

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor at Rice University will be a critical leader in developing fundraising strategy for major gifts of $5+ million. This self-motivated, energetic, relationship-builder will work with the President as well as the academic and volunteer leaders to identify new donors and prospects, expanding Rice’s reach in the community. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, particularly with principal level gifts in higher education. Knowledge of fundraising database software is essential.

Rice University

Past searches and placements for Rice University

  • Executive Director, Prospect Management and Development Research and Analysis
  • Executive Director, Donor Relations & Stewardship
  • Senior Director of Development, Gift Planning
  • Executive Director of Gift Planning
  • Director of Strategic Initiatives
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    An innovative and deeply committed thought partner for organizations across a range of sectors, Faith Montgomery equips nonprofit leaders to realize their visions in the world. She synthesizes the many variables of an executive search into a shared reality with her clients, providing vital support and guidance that helps them prepare for new leadership eras. Faith has served clients in education, healthcare, the arts, social justice, and policy with her strategic expertise in how to leverage evolving workplace dynamics and engage teams to unlock their full potential.

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    As a trusted advisor to leaders and boards, Faith is known for prioritizing clarity, communication, and mutual understanding in all of her client engagements. She believes in getting to the root of organizational dynamics and contexts as a critical first step on the path to achieving her clients’ long-term goals.

    Faith brings a collaborative approach to recruitment, creating an environment conducive to open dialogue and respect. With a focus on active listening, she asks the right questions to surface pain points and craft effective strategies that enable organizations to navigate challenges and ensure smooth leadership transitions.

    Highly skilled in activating commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Faith advises organizations on reducing bias in hiring, building diverse pools of candidates, and mitigating the structural challenges facing leaders of color.

    As an executive leader and consultant with Lindauer, Faith has recruited for leadership and executive positions across higher education, healthcare, think tanks, arts and culture, independent schools, and more.

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    Before joining Lindauer, Faith was Vice President of Operations at Columbus Advisors Group, LLC, where she developed organizational infrastructure and protocol, and Vice President of Development at Easter Seals Massachusetts, where she led major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, annual fund, and special events, raising millions annually to support people with disabilities.

    Faith is Co-Chair of the American Council on Education’s Executive Search Roundtable and serves on the national Board of the African American Development Officer’s Network. She is also a member of Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC) and The Giving Institute. She formerly served on the Boston Chapter Board of Jack and Jill.

    A sought-after public speaker, C-suite advisor, and executive-level thought partner, Faith works with integrity, clarity, and a nuanced understanding of leadership dynamics to drive positive outcomes for both organizations and candidates alike.

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    Faith holds a BA in Communications/Business from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an MA in Interpersonal Communications from Purdue University.

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