Invictus Strategies exists to help conservatives retake the philanthropic lead in America. Invictus provides fundraising services so nonprofits can focus on their missions to win conservative victories. Generous philanthropists also trust Invictus for guidance on directing their funds to groups with similar values and a high ROI.

As Vice President of Development for The Heritage Foundation, Andrew McIndoe led the organization’s robust fundraising program for 500,000 Heritage members.McIndoe was responsible for upwards of $130 million of giving activity each year. This included annual and future support for both The Heritage Foundation and its sister organization, Heritage Action for America (501c4). In this role, he oversaw a team of fifty – which included major gifts officers, portfolio researchers and managers, direct marketing experts, and marketing professionals.“To walk into Heritage every day and know you’re working at the most effective think tank in the world is awe-inspiring,” says McIndoe. “Donors are the lifeblood of this organization. Our role in the development department is to let our members know how much we appreciate their support – and how their support keeps America free and safe for future generations.”While at Heritage, McIndoe has earned four promotions over the course of seven years.

In this role, Andrew is responsible for helping achieve Heritage's $750 million Reclaim America campaign goal by leading the major gifts team. This includes $70 million of giving activity each year in both annual support and future giving for The Heritage Foundation and its sister organization, Heritage Action for America. He oversees a team of thirty, including solicitors stationed across the country, a robust portfolio management and prospect research capability, and all communications and marketing efforts for major donors.

Assisted the Major Gift Planning team in meeting budgeted contributions income each year and setting in place plans to increase Heritage income in future years. Trained, retained, coached, and equipped a team of major gift fundraisers to perform their duties of preparing and conducting donor solicitations to generate budgeted income for Heritage. He also served as the lead strategist for mid and long term planning in major gifts at The Heritage Foundation. This included aligning the staffing structure, incentives plan, events strategy, and message development with Heritage's long term fundraising goal of successfully completing its $750 million Reclaim America campaign.

Andrew formerly served as the Development Director for Heritage Action for America (501c4) where he helped grow the organization from $4 million annually to over $10 million. He was responsible for the rapid growth of Heritage Action for America's revenue budget and for coordinating those activities with The Heritage Foundation. Andrew developed and executed a vision for building upon Heritage Action's initial policy, fundraising, and political successes to rapidly scale the organization.

Supervised Heritage Action's fundraising activities and initiated the utilization of new tools to bring in additional resources. This included overseeing the major gifts and direct marketing programs:• Developing budgets• Issue determination for written communications• Assisting in managing strategy for and solicitation of top supporters• Overseeing housefile, acquisition efforts and online activities, including strategy and implementation• Managing the relationships with marketing partners, agencies and consultants and coordinating all activities with The Heritage Foundation

• Solicited gifts from new and existing donors.• Managed relationships with a growing list of major and prospective donors, by identifying, qualifying, cultivating and stewarding donor relationships within a moves management framework.• Worked collaboratively with the Institute Development and Programs teams to systematically upgrade donor investment.• Ensured a positive experience for Institute supporters by carefully matching their interests and passions with Institute strategies and programs.• Worked with senior staff and volunteers to deploy them effectively.

• Selected to participate in a highly competitive one-year training program while working four days a week at a partner organization• Studied and applied Market-Based Management, a management philosophy founded by Charles G. Koch, CEO of Koch Industries, Inc. which has led to their position as the second largest privately held company in the U.S.• Sharpened skills in project management, strategic analysis and decision making, presentation, writing, and entrepreneurship• Increased personal knowledge of classical liberal philosophy and economic theory

• Took a lead role in implementing "Moves Management" strategy as a way to increase revenue and build meaningful donor relations• Utilized cutting-edge research techniques to prepare comprehensive research reports as preparation for cultivation and solicitation• Initiated and managed the development of an online fundraising capability, which included forming strategy and writing content• Recognized the need and created calendars for department events, communication and travel in hopes of maximizing effectiveness

• Creatively promoted free society principles through innovative marketing techniques in electronic and print media• Enthusiastically assisted the Center in carrying out public events demonstrating a highly motivated and polished persona

• Exhibited professional and perceptive qualities while giving comprehensive tours to prospective students and their families• Trained extensively on content, style, and technique resulting in a reputation for personable, articulate, and passion-filled tours• Insightfully answered questions and addressed concerns from prospective students as an ambassador for the College

• Earned an appreciation of phone calling as a part of institutional advancement through extensive telephone fundraising • Established positive relationships with alumni while encouraging them to support the College financially• Demonstrated the ability to relate well with a wide variety of people which ensured conversion rates of 80%

• Developed a strategic marketing plan designed to increase membership and deepen relationships with existing donors• Passionately worked to grow financial support and extend organization’s influence among twelve specific cities across the nation• Efficiently coordinated the event follow-up process exhibiting a reliable, organized, and efficient work ethic• Attended numerous policy briefings reinforcing a strong breadth of knowledge of free-market principles and limited government

Reagan Ranch Center, Santa Barbara, CA• Convincingly marketed Foundation events and programs through designing magazine advertisements and producing videos• Displayed professional public speaking abilities by addressing crowds of more than 700 people• Systematically edited the Foundation’s intern manual showing attention to detail and a command of the English language

• Participated in daily office functions of an international, non-profit, political training organization demonstrating dependability • Researched and compiled internal memorandums to improve organizational policies and knowledge• Innovated and produced marketing material for Adam Smith Attire, a conservative necktie line, as a self-starting project• Composed a written account of the Leadership Institute’s history to be used for future publication