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Chief Advancement Officer

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Chief Advancement Officer

Society for Science & the Public

Washington, Washington, DC

Society for Science & the Public (the Society) is dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education. Its vision is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire. Since 1921, the Society has conveyed the excitement of science and research directly to the public through its award-winning magazine, and its other media properties including . It is best known for its world-class science competitions including the iconic Intel Science Talent Search, Intel Science and Engineering Fair, and Broadcom MASTERS. The Society is supported annually by leading corporations and foundations, and received support in the last year from more than 90,000 subscribing members and more than 4,000 donors.

The Opportunity

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is responsible and accountable for the strategic direction, building, planning, implementation and oversight of all revenue activities for the Society. This includes revenue generated from institutions including corporations, foundations, and government agencies; individual annual giving including from alumni; subscribing members and from enterprise or sales efforts. With responsibility for scaling all revenue activities, the CAO will work with the CEO, the senior team, and Board members to develop strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit significant revenue. The selected candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience (5 years in a leadership role) with a track record of building teams and leading successful comprehensive revenue generating programs in a nonprofit organization. An advanced degree, capital campaign and corporate experience are desirable.

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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.

Expertise

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.

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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.