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Vice President of Philanthropy

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Vice President of Philanthropy

Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Boston, Massachusetts

Rekindling hope, joy, and strength, is the goal for Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Physicians and parents attest that a wish granted empowers these children to fight harder against their illnesses, helps them comply more readily with often-difficult treatment protocols, improves the quality of life for the entire family, and can mark a positive turning point in the child’s battle for health. Donors and volunteers who grant wishes say the process heightens both their ability to see the best in others, and their commitment to actively help more people in need. Located in Boston, the largest city in New England and a major center for culture and education, the Make-A-Wish® headquarters sits firmly in the municipality with the highest average rate of philanthropy in the U.S.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President (VP) of Philanthropy will lead a comprehensive development program as Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island continues to grow and flourish. The VP will work closely with members of the Board of Directors; play a key role on the senior management team; and direct and inspire staff to high levels of performance and enrichment. The selected candidate will be empowered to take the development department to new levels by efficiently and substantially increasing the organization’s fundraising capabilities. The VP will have a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible development experience in a nonprofit environment that includes major donor prospecting, cultivation and solicitation. Proven management skills are also required. This is a tremendous opportunity to play a major role in raising funds to grant more wishes that transform the lives of kids.

By admin|2021-06-20T12:34:18-04:00June 20, 2021|Comments Off

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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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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.

Education

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