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Senior Director of Development

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Senior Director of Development

The Asian American Foundation

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The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is a convener, incubator, and investor dedicated to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. TAAF was founded in response to rising anti-Asian hate and violence, addressing a longstanding history of underinvestment in the AAPI population. Serving as a catalyst for change, the organization strives to create a more inclusive and equitable America, free from discrimination and violence, where opportunities are accessible to all.

TAAF works through a powerful combination of advocacy, investment, and innovation, focusing on initiatives that combat hate, foster education, shift narratives, and build representation. Through strategic partnerships, TAAF supports organizations and leaders working to deliver long-term, systemic change. This work underscores a profound commitment to empowering the 23 million AAPI individuals across the United States.

The Opportunity

TAAF is seeking its inaugural Senior Director of Development (SDD) to build and execute a comprehensive strategy that advances the organization’s ambitious goals. In this pivotal role, the SDD will leverage TAAF’s early successes, including its remarkable $165 million raised at inception, and chart the path forward for a $200 million campaign set to conclude by 2026.

Reporting to the Chief Partnerships Officer, the SDD will manage a portfolio of 100-150 high-net-worth donors while identifying new opportunities for transformational investments.

Ideal candidates will bring a proven track record in securing seven-figure gifts, a deep understanding of fundraising in dynamic and mission-driven settings, and the vision to inspire long-term support.

This role represents a unique opportunity to directly impact equity and belonging for the AAPI community while contributing to TAAF’s legacy of innovation and empowerment.

By admin|2024-11-12T18:05:52-05:00November 12, 2024|Comments Off

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Bob Giannino has had a transformative impact at the highest levels of nonprofit leadership by identifying opportunities for impact, making bold plans, and bringing people together to find common cause for the common good. A touchstone of Bob’s leadership is his conviction that the success of an organization lies in its people—a credo he has embodied and realized by building strong, inclusive teams and nurturing ecosystems where both individuals and institutions can thrive.

At Lindauer, Bob leverages his extensive executive experience to help organizations identify, cultivate, and retain exceptional talent. His thoughtful approach ensures that leaders are positioned to drive sustainable change and long-term impact.

Expertise

With more than two decades of experience across diverse sectors, Bob brings a strategic approach to talent development, honed through years in top executive roles and rooted in the understanding that people are the key to organizational success. At Lindauer, Bob draws on his deep knowledge of how strong talent acquisition, culture-building, and mentorship fuel institutional growth. His expertise includes building diverse and inclusive teams, aligning talent strategies with organizational missions, and scaling organizational impact through strategic growth.

For Bob, executive search is akin to completing a complex puzzle, where the right candidate represents a crucial piece that helps bring the full picture into focus. Bob thrives on the challenge of understanding the unique needs and dynamics of each organization, then strategically matching them with candidates who can seamlessly integrate and make a lasting impact. His ability to focus on both the immediate requirements of a role as well as the critical factors for long-term organizational success sets him apart in the search process.

Experience

Before joining Lindauer, Bob served as President & CEO of United Way of Massachusetts Bay, one of Greater Boston’s leading civic institutions, where his strategic leadership helped create greater opportunity, access, and equity across 140 communities in Eastern Massachusetts.

Prior to United Way, Bob served as the CEO of uAspire, the nation’s leading nonprofit focused on helping young people and families navigate an affordable path to a postsecondary degree. Over 15 years, Bob oversaw the transformation of uAspire from a small, local organization serving 1,000 young people in Boston into a national, award-winning enterprise reaching more than 25 states and 300,000 students each year. In addition to its direct service programming, uAspire’s policy and systems change efforts will lead to dramatically improved financial access to a college degree and economic opportunity for millions of young people.

From 2015-2020, Bob served as a member of the Management Faculty at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, a national leader in equipping the nation’s social impact leaders to boldly advance their organizations and missions, creating a more equitable future for all.

Throughout his career, Bob has been recognized by numerous local and national organizations for his contributions to and leadership within the nonprofit sector. In 2022, Bob was named an LGBTQ Trailblazer by the Boston Business Journal for his longstanding commitments to Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA community and, in 2024, he was honored by Get Konnected! as a DEI Champion and Ally. In addition, Bob was awarded the prestigious Barr Fellowship for his “outstanding contribution to the Boston community and potential to drive positive change for years to come.”

In 2025, Bob became Chair of the Board of Directors of Idealist.org.

Education

Bob holds an AB in Government from Harvard University and an Executive Education Certificate in Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management from Harvard Business School.