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Director of Donor Relations

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Director of Donor Relations

Trinity College

Onsite Hartford, Connecticut

Trinity College is a distinguished private, coeducational, nonprofit institution dedicated to fostering bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Situated in an urban setting, Trinity blends the liberal arts with real-world experiences, preparing students to engage critically and creatively with the world around them. The College is in the final year of a significant $425 million comprehensive campaign, aiming to enhance academic distinction, financial aid, student experiences, athletics, and the Trinity Fund.

The Opportunity

Trinity College seeks a visionary and strategic Director of Donor Relations to lead its donor engagement and stewardship efforts during a pivotal moment in the institution’s history.

This role is an opportunity to craft innovative donor-centric programs grounded in the four pillars of donor relations: acknowledgment, stewardship, recognition, and engagement. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement, the Director will manage a dedicated team and collaborate across campus to elevate the donor experience, ensuring donors feel the profound impact of their philanthropy.

The incoming Director will play a crucial role in advancing donor engagement strategies, creating customized plans for Trinity’s top donors, and driving gratitude-focused initiatives that inspire continued support.

With the College nearing the conclusion of its record-breaking campaign, the Director will have the opportunity to shape the future of donor relations at Trinity, leveraging their expertise in communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning to amplify philanthropy’s impact.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven institution and be part of a talented team dedicated to sustaining Trinity’s momentum and achieving its ambitious goals.

By admin|2024-12-11T19:22:12-05:00December 11, 2024|Comments Off

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A respected professional services leader and a sought-after advisor to organizations across the nonprofit sector, Jackie Sullivan draws on an extensive toolkit of problem-solving strategies to consistently deliver innovative solutions and actionable recommendations for her clients. With a focus on tactical implementation, big-picture thinking, and high-touch relationships with stakeholders, she has earned the trust of numerous organizations engaged in life-changing work around the world.

Known for approaching challenges with tenacity and determination, Jackie brings a wealth of experience in independent school, higher education, and global and social nonprofit leadership and consulting that positions her as the ideal partner for recruiting top-tier talent.

Expertise

Jackie’s core strengths lie in her profound understanding of organizations and their operational intricacies, coupled with her ability to assess and fulfill the unique needs of development offices within these institutions. Her deep well of knowledge regarding the inner workings of institutions allows her to navigate their complexities with precision and insight, while her breadth of experience gives her an industry-level perspective.

Jackie has partnered with the full range of independent schools, including boarding and day schools, faith-based schools, single-gender schools, and specialty programs, as well as an array of higher education, global, and social nonprofits.

Experience

Jackie’s experience as a seasoned development officer within independent schools and higher education, as well as her extensive experience as a strategic consultant partnering with these institutions, uniquely positions her as a top expert and advisor for leaders in education.

Before joining Lindauer, Jackie honed her expertise in navigating the complexities of a range of educational and nonprofit environments working both in-house in development offices at institutions like Syracuse University, the Pingry School, and Delbarton School as well as externally as a principal consultant at Graham-Pelton, a global leader in nonprofit consulting.

Her commitment to the field includes serving on the Board of Directors for The Giving Institute and, previously, on the board of the Morris Education Foundation.

Education

Jackie holds a BA in Math and Psychology from Syracuse University.

Taylor Beard brings to Lindauer and its clients several years of philanthropic consulting and project management experience in the non-profit sector.

Prior to joining Lindauer, Taylor was the Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving at the University of Chicago Law School where she managed the school’s reunion volunteer committees to foster a culture of engagement and philanthropy and increase annual support from alumni and friends. Taylor also spent several years at Grenzebach Glier and Associates (GG+A), a premier nonprofit philanthropic consulting firm, where she held multiple roles. As Senior Project Manager, Taylor partnered with the firm’s senior leaders to develop and execute client training projects, along with managing the firm’s internal professional development program. She managed upwards of 15 client projects at any given time, ranging in sectors from arts and culture, academic medicine and healthcare, higher education, independent schools, to advocacy.

Throughout her career, Taylor has partnered with a range of clients including American University, Carnegie-Mellon University, Chicago Urban League, Colgate University, Da Vinci Science Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Englewood Health Foundation, Folger Shakespeare Library, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Germantown Friends School, Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Macalester College, Milwaukee Art Museum, Louisiana State University Athletics, National Cathedral School, Oregon Health and Science University Foundation, Pennsylvania State University Athletics, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Minnesota Foundation, University of New Mexico Foundation, University of the Arctic, Trinity College, and Upper Canada College.

Taylor serves as Co-Chair of the Young Professional Board at Deborah’s Place, a nonprofit that provides housing and supportive services to women experiencing homelessness in Chicago.

Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Ohio State University.