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Professional Profile: Philip E. Graham

Philip Graham

RESUME

Name: Philip E. Graham.

Organization: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute.

Title: Vice president of institutional advancement.

Web site: SanfordBurnham.org.

Education: Bachelor of Science in business administration/entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California; M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Birthplace: San Diego.

Age: 42.

Current residence: Olivenhain.

Family: Wife, Kem; sons, Brock and Gunner; daughters, Marianne and Margot.

Philip E. Graham is the vice president of institutional advancement for Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute. He is responsible for strategizing, planning, implementing and executing efforts to bring in major and principle gifts to the institute. Graham has had an eclectic business career, helping a variety of companies grow their businesses and working with individuals to market their ideas.

ORGANIZATION

Mission of organization: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute conducts world-class collaborative research dedicated to finding cures for human disease, improving quality of life, and thus creating a legacy for its employees, partners, donors and community.

Year founded: 1976.

Milestones: National Cancer Institute Designation in 1981; naming gift from Malin Burnham in 1996; naming gift from T. Denny Sanford in 2010.

Annual revenue: $154 million — fiscal year 2010.

Administrative expense as percent of revenue: 14 percent.

Corporate support as percent of revenue: 1 percent.

Corporate supporters: Sanofi-aventis Deutschland GmbH, Amgen Inc., Allergan Sales LLC, Coronado Biosciences Inc. (This is not an exhaustive list.)

Board chair: Greg Lucier, chief executive officer of Life Technologies Corp.

No. of board members: 31.

No. of employees: 1,123.

Events: Annual gala, “Bring It!”

Wish list: Accelerate the institute’s ability to translate basic science discoveries into new treatments.

OFFICE ISSUES

Recent challenge: People’s confidence in the economy.

Measures of success: For me success is measured by engagement and contribution. Loving what I do, coupled with the ability to contribute to a cause greater than myself defines success.

Smartest moves: Moving to Asia after graduate school and accepting my position at Sanford-Burnham.

Missed opportunity: The future is more important than the past.

Misconception: I’m not as reserved as people think I am.

PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS

Personal path to nonprofit work: I was raised in a family with a passion for giving back to the community. I am proud to follow in their footsteps, and I continue to draw inspiration from their leadership and example.

Toughest aspect: Knowing who you can really count on.

Most surprising aspect: Two pleasant surprises: 1.) Many extraordinarily smart, talented people are extremely humble and down to earth. 2.) Even in a trying economy, some people are extraordinarily generous.

Biggest pain: Bureaucracy at any level.

Greatest pleasure: Achieving a professional goal through honesty, hard work and taking the road less traveled. They really do pay off.

INTROSPECTIONS

Best recent moment: Watching each day as my children grow into incredible young adults.

Worst recent moment: I’m trying to forget it.

Dream for another life: I wish I had met my wife when I was in college, rather than when I was 36.

Downtime: Anything active outdoors.

Causes: United Through Reading, Reading Legacies, The Rhoades Foundation and Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute.

Most like to meet: Lee Kwan Yew, Margaret Thatcher.

Mentors: Ted Graham, Pete and Gayle Wilson, Bill and Betty Mohlenbrock.

Word that describes you: Curious.

Most important lesson learned: Trust your instincts and maintain your integrity. Your reputation will follow you wherever you land.

Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere I am with my wife.

Favorite way to spend time: Relaxing at home or at the beach with my family.

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