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Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer

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Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer

CHOC – Children’s Hospital of Orange County

Orange, California

Lindauer was honored to bring this search to a successful conclusion in partnership with CHOC. Read the announcement about Jessica L. Miley becoming CHOC’s next Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer.

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is one of the nation’s premier pediatric healthcare systems and a proud member of the Woodmark Group. Based in Orange County, CHOC is committed to being a leading destination for children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. CHOC offers excellent clinical programs providing the highest levels of care for the most serious pediatric illnesses and injuries, physical and mental. CHOC’s research and innovation institutes are focused on translating real patient needs into real-world treatments so every child can live the healthiest and happiest life possible. CHOC’s mission is straightforward: To nurture, advance, and protect the health and well-being of children.

The Opportunity

CHOC seeks a Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer (SVP) who will be responsible for creating and leading an integrated advancement program to maximize philanthropic support for the Foundation. This person will be responsible for implementing Foundation plans and budgets, communications, reporting to external and internal constituencies, and oversight and execution of all fundraising materials.

This is truly a special opportunity for a leader who aligns with CHOC’s mission and has the vision and strategic thinking to lead CHOC to a new level of philanthropic success.

By admin|2026-09-23T21:20:36-04:00November 26, 2024|Comments Off

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Libby Roberts has earned the trust and admiration of executives across sectors and industries for her bold leadership, incisive judgment, and refreshing candor. A paragon of relationship-building, Libby forges strong client partnerships by deriving clear, actionable insights from open and honest dialogue. Libby’s expert guidance, rooted in a deep understanding of nonprofits, makes her an essential partner for organizations navigating the complexities of succession planning and executive recruitment.

Expertise

Libby’s proven recruiting and talent management strategies are designed to achieve the unique goals of her clients. She excels at guiding boards and leaders through the many stages of a search, collaborating with stakeholders while surfacing the core goals, priorities, and aspirations that unite an organization. For Libby, the end goal isn’t simply placing top talent in leadership roles but preparing organizations and teams to maximize the new leader’s potential long after the search has concluded.

Libby’s client list and broader community involvement reflect her extraordinary global network as well as her commitment to service. Her work has ranged across arts and culture, healthcare, higher education, and advocacy, as well as faith-based hospitals, universities, and other organizations.

Experience

With years of experience in the leadership roles for which she now recruits, Libby brings with her a deep and nuanced understanding of how organizations can engage their communities, develop teams, and recruit talented individuals who will succeed and drive missions forward.

Prior to joining Lindauer, Libby held leadership roles at many influential institutions, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dartmouth, and Harvard Law School.

Her experience in annual giving, major gifts, and fundraising campaigns allowed Libby to form a holistic picture of the interconnected components of modern advancement programs. Meanwhile, her time spent managing teams and engaging boards honed her ability to navigate complex organizational structures effectively.

Through her extensive volunteer work, Libby gives back to her community and contributes to the development of the field of philanthropy. She has served on many boards, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Boston Trinity Episcopal Church, the Nelson Rockefeller Center, and The Boston House. She brings a wealth of global experience through her travel, international education, and work with Habitat for Humanity. She maintains her connection with her alma mater, Dartmouth, where she has been deeply involved since matriculation.

Libby’s passion for effecting change, her wealth of experience, and her commitment to forging successful client partnerships make her a valued leader and an essential resource for any search, leadership, or talent management project.

Education

Libby holds a BA from Dartmouth College with a Religion major.