Gary D. Jaworski, PhD, new Chief Development Officer at the Lymphoma Research Foundation
As the Lymphoma Research Foundation pursues its mission as the nation’s premier resource for lymphoma research and patient programs, the addition of Gary in this critical role represents an exciting new chapter in our organization’s evolution.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) July 11, 2019
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) – the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives and patient services – recently named Gary D. Jaworski, PhD as Chief Development Officer. As a member of the LRF senior leadership team, Dr. Jaworski is responsible for the development and implementation of national strategic plans for all fundraising activities, including distinguished events, individual and planned giving, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
Prior to joining LRF, Dr. Jaworski served as President of the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, where he successfully drove a full organizational turnaround in branding, revenue diversity and growth, and expanded organizational presence and programs domestically and globally. Jaworski also served as the Senior Vice President of Development at Autism Speaks, where he oversaw the planning and execution of all activities of the development function, including setting and achieving fundraising goals to advance the organization’s mission. Overall, Dr. Jaworski brings to LRF a twenty-year career in fundraising and nonprofit leadership over which he has raised more than $285 million.
“Gary brings a unique combination of skills and experience to this role, which includes recognized success developing significant fundraising programs, as well as the intellect, leadership and ingenuity required to expand LRF’s mission and development programs,” said Meghan Gutierrez, LRF Chief Executive Officer. “His deep and abiding commitment to philanthropy will inform his work and have an incredible impact on our ability to fund the most promising cancer research.”
“As the Lymphoma Research Foundation pursues its mission as the nation’s premier resource for lymphoma research and patient programs, the addition of Gary in this critical role represents an exciting new chapter in our organization’s evolution,” said Michael Werner, Chair of the LRF Board of Directors.
About the Lymphoma Research Foundation
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to funding innovative research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives and patient services. To date, LRF has awarded more than $62 million in lymphoma-specific research.
For additional information on LRF’s research, education and services, visit lymphoma.org.