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Rodriguez leads the Laboratory’s advancement strategy and team in support of JAX’s mission to improve human health.

Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President of Advancement & External Relations.

Works closely with senior leaders and the Advancement team to develop and implement strategies, communication vehicles and infrastructure for JAX's comprehensive campaign for philanthropic support.

Dedicated trustee relations manager adept at facilitating seamless communication and collaboration between trustees and organizational leadership. Specializes in trustee governance and operational functions, ensuring effective stewardship and alignment with strategic objectives.

Leads a team of philanthropic gift officers and provides strategic guidance on JAX’s fundraising efforts in the areas of principal gifts, major gifts, and planned giving.

Emily works with donors who want to make a meaningful difference in the future of human health through supporting breakthrough research and education.

Sarah enjoys partnering with individuals, families and their advisors to meld their philanthropic vision with personal goals and dreams. Sometimes it is possible to “have your cake and eat it too.” With planning, donors can make an impactful gift to JAX while also satisfying a financial, retirement, estate or tax need.

Karen engages with foundations and corporations to identify, cultivate, and steward philanthropic grant funding opportunities that align with JAX's strategic priorities.

Supports the Senior Director of Advancement, and the Development team in the areas of principal gifts, major gifts, and planned giving. Also assists the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Oversees a high-performing principal gifts program to build relationships that inspire transformational philanthropy in support of JAX institutional priorities and mission to improve human health.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with those who care about JAX's mission while finding opportunities for meaningful philanthropically engagement.

Burton leads a team responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of functions to strengthen JAX’s donor pipeline to support multifaceted revenue streams.

Supports the Senior Director of Advancement Operations in the areas of budgets, travel, and schedules. Team support in the areas of stewardship, data platforms, special events, annual giving, and vendor relations.

Collaborates with philanthropic gift officers to ensure they are armed with the best research and data intelligence to engage the right donors at the right time.

Drives JAX's comprehensive prospect research program by systematically identifying, analyzing, and strategizing on individual, corporate, and foundation philanthropic prospects.

Responsible for managing and maintaining the donor database, ensuring accurate gift entry, and generating reports that support fundraising and stewardship efforts.

Jackie is powered by AI to help JAX communicate with donors and friends, and to support our faculty and community.

Executes and supports strategic campaign initiatives in the JAX Annual Giving program, and donor engagement efforts that strengthen philanthropic partnerships and advance JAX’s mission. Also partners with individual donors who want to make a meaningful difference in the future of human health through annual giving.

Oversees the JAX Annual Giving program and develops data analyses to advise on strategies and optimize audience insights.

Drives JAX's donor relations program with the goal of demonstrating impact of philanthropic gifts and fostering meaningful connections to the JAX community.

Cultivates alumni relationships and supports donor stewardship initiatives for the JAX Summer Student Program.

Smith designs engaging and memorable event experiences aimed at fostering meaningful connections and driving forward philanthropic initiatives.

Writes feature articles and fundraising materials that tell JAX's story and demonstrate the impact of philanthropic gifts.