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Senior Vice President of Philanthropy

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Senior Vice President of Philanthropy

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute

Indianapolis, Indiana

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is a pioneering research institute dedicated to improving patient health outcomes through biomedical innovation. Situated in Indianapolis’ dynamic 16 Tech Innovation District, the IBRI fosters cutting-edge research collaborations across industry, academia, and government. The Institute’s work is driven by a commitment to advancing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and rare pediatric disorders, leveraging deep expertise in molecular innovation, integrated data sciences, and enabling technologies.

The IBRI’s vision is to be a world-class hub of researchers, innovators, and business professionals catalyzing transformative discoveries within Indiana’s life sciences ecosystem and beyond. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, the Institute brings together renowned scientists, strategic partners, and forward-thinking leaders to bridge the gap between research and real-world patient impact.

The Opportunity

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute seeks an accomplished and strategic fundraising leader to serve as Senior Vice President of Philanthropy (SVP).

Reporting to President and CEO Alan Palkowitz, Ph.D., the SVP will build and lead a comprehensive philanthropy program to secure transformational support for the Institute. This role requires an experienced fundraiser with a successful track record in health sciences, academic medicine, or biomedical research philanthropy.

The SVP will shape and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy, personally cultivating and soliciting high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and foundations for major and principal gifts. As an external ambassador for the IBRI, they will champion the Institute’s research mission, engage key stakeholders, and develop relationships to enhance Board recruitment.

The ideal candidate will bring an entrepreneurial mindset, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to scale a high-impact fundraising program.

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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.