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John Balbach
Fundraising Strategist | Impact Focused Campaign Planner | Facilitator of Transformational Philanthropy
John Balbach is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership and fundraising roles. He served as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science from September 2021 to November 2023.1 Prior to this, Balbach held several high-level positions in academia and politics:
- Senior Associate Vice President for Principal Gifts at the University of Chicago (2019-2021)1
- Senior Executive Director of Advancement at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering (2016-2019)1
- Director of Campaigns and Regional Advancement at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering (2009-2016)1
Balbach's earlier career included roles such as Michigan Coalitions Director for John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign and a five-year stint as a Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army.1
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan (1992-1995)
- Masters of Public Policy from the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan (2003-2005)1
In his role as CSO at the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, Balbach's compensation was reported to be $422,533.2