Now we are at a special time. Our aim and sense of urgency have not changed. Today, the difference is that we understand so much more about what drives T1D, our immune system and autoimmunity. We also now have new tools in research that didn’t exist even a few years ago. These advances add up to our ability to accelerate cures.
However, bold scientific strategies need bold philanthropic investments to propel into reality. Our Leadership Giving team works with individuals, family and private foundations, as well as corporations, to identify major gift opportunities that would allow major gift donors to reach their charitable goals and accelerate our shared goal of creating a world without T1D.
We have established several research initiatives. These efforts include innovating technologies and glucose control strategies, as well as addressing the behavioral health and psychology impact of T1D, to improve lives today and tomorrow.
Backed by JDRF supporters, T1D research has led to critical advances toward two open windows in the development of cures: beta cell therapies and immune therapies. We are also launching the Centers of Excellence, creating new research and funding models to further drive our progress. The innovative JDRF T1D Fund is helping to accelerate translation of laboratory breakthroughs into commercialization. Importantly, we have increased our Advocacy efforts to ensure that we can expedite the delivery of scientific advances into the hands of people who need them, while promoting healthcare access and affordability.
In 2020, to protect the progress of our mission activities, we launched the JDRF Hero Campaign. Meet our Heroes.
Together, we will make T1D history. Connect now with a member of our Leadership Giving team or contact us at 800-533-2873 and leadershipgiving@jdrf.org, to learn more about our major gifts program and explore how you can maximize your impact to change the lives of people with T1D and their loved ones.
Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer, JDRF
“This is a special time. Our aim and sense of urgency haven’t changed. Today, the difference is that we understand so much more about what drives T1D, our immune system and autoimmunity. We also now have new tools in research that didn’t exist even a few years ago. We must capitalize on these advances that add up to our ability to accelerate cures. Our time is now.”
Meet Your Leadership Giving Partners
Amy Berg
National Director
aberg@jdrf.org
Alan Berkowitz
National Director, Planned Giving
aberkowitz@jdrf.org
Betty Gaston
National Director, Principal Gifts
bgaston@jdrf.org
Will Hall
National Director
whall@jdrf.org
Maryann Jacobson
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
mjacobson@jdrf.org
Amy Montalto
National Director, JDRF T1D Fund
amontalto@jdrf.org
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Jennifer Sidaway
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
jsidaway@jdrf.org
Meet Your Leadership Giving Contact by State
Alabama
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Alaska
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Arizona
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Arkansas
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
California
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Colorado
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Connecticut
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Delaware
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Florida
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Georgia
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Hawaii
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Idaho
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Illinois
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Indiana
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Iowa
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Kansas
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Kentucky
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Louisiana
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Maine
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Maryland
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Massachusetts
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Michigan
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Minnesota
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Mississippi
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Missouri
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Montana
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Nebraska
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Nevada
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
New Hampshire
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
New Jersey
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
New Mexico
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
New York
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
North Carolina
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
North Dakota
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Ohio
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Oklahoma
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Oregon
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Pennsylvania
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Rhode Island
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
South Carolina
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
South Dakota
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Tennessee
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Texas
Peter Roche
Associate Vice President, Leadership Giving
proche@jdrf.org
Utah
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Vermont
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Virginia
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Washington
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Washington, DC
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Wisconsin
Heidi Fisher
Director, Donor Relations
hfisher@jdrf.org
Wyoming
Carol Yannuzzi
Director, Donor Relations
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
