Bryant Group Retained by Cure HHT to Fill Senior Role
February 10, 2025 – Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has been selected to recruit the vice president of operations for Cure HHT. Sarah Hempen, vice president of search, is leading the assignment. “We’re seeking an exceptional leader who is passionate about making a profound impact and driving meaningful change for those affected by HHT,” said Marianne Clancy, Cure HHT executive director. “Cure HHT is at a pivotal moment in advancing our mission to improve awareness, increasing access and standards of care, and driving research for this rare disease. The vice president of operations will play a transformative role in shaping the future of our organization and extending our reach to the families and individuals globally who need us most.”
Reporting directly to the executive director, the VP will work closely with other members of the leadership team as well as the finance chair of the board and consultants for finance and management, directly managing all business and operational functions essential for scaling Cure HHT. The VP of operations will have four main areas of responsibility: strategic leadership and organizational growth; operational and financial management; leadership, team development and culture; and community engagement and marketing oversight.
The successful candidate will bring a strong background in nonprofit operations, with a deep understanding of both financial and program management and a data-driven approach to strategic planning, decision-making and execution. A proven track record in guiding an entrepreneurial organization through significant growth phases, successfully scaling operations and infrastructure during key inflection points in its maturity lifecycle is needed. There is a strong preference for the VP to be located in the northeast and this position will require regular travel.
Founded in 1991, CureHHT is focused on advocating for patients and families, raising awareness, guiding and funding critical research, creating lasting collaborations and encouraging scientists to work on new treatments for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, the second most common genetic bleeding disorder in the U.S.
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Bryant Group specializes in advancement, fundraising, and leadership for universities, hospitals, and other non-profits. Its services include recruiting, talent development, and leadership coaching. The organization’s higher education clients include Stanford University, Harvard University, Michigan State University, Baylor University, the University of New Mexico, and others. Its healthcare clients include UCLA Center for the Health Sciences, the Mayo Clinic in both Minnesota and Arizona, Henry Ford Health Systems, Betty Ford Center, to name just a few. Its other non-profit clients include the American Heart Association, March of Dimes in both California and New York, the J. Paul Getty Trust, and more.
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Bryant Group is led by CEO Sally Bryant. She joined the search firm in 2007 and brings 30 years of experience in advancement management, consulting and recruiting, as well as achievements from the corporate sales arena and success in other entrepreneurial activities. Christopher P. Bryant, co-founder and advisor of Bryant Group, is a leader in the recruitment of advancement, development, and fundraising professionals. In 1988, he helped start what the firm describes as the country’s first executive search firm to specialize exclusively in philanthropy recruitment.
Bryant Group is the successor firm, established in 2002. Now under the leadership of Ms. Bryant, the woman-owned firm focuses on advancing great leadership through executive search, leadership coaching and interim leadership services. Bryant Group has impacted more than 10,000 leaders and served more than 270 organizations.
Ms. Hempen has over 20 years of fundraising and advancement leadership experience, serving most recently as assistant vice president of development at the University of South Florida. Having served both public and private universities, she has developed and led Annual Giving teams that consistently exceeded goals and created new revenue channels focused on building a pipeline for major gifts.
Past Assignment
Earlier this year, Bryant Group helped to recruit Brad Joutras as assistant vice president, health sciences, and Suzanne Rinker as assistant vice president, schools and colleges for the University of Washington (UW). “Reimagining the UW legacy structure will help ensure our teams receive the tools, resources and guidance they need to foster and grow philanthropic support, allowing the UW to make a positive impact in Washington and the world,” said Tamara Josserand, vice president for development, the University of Washington. “Brad and Suzanne have the expertise and passion to provide strategic support for our wonderful fundraising teams to do their best work and thrive. I am thrilled they are joining our UW community.”
Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
