Jay has been described by fundraising and philanthropy leaders as “a master of innovation” and “a beacon of light and inspiration” whose “humor filled and thought provoking” talks, training and consults leave groups “energized and informed.”

Over his nearly thirty years as a grantmaker, fundraiser, consultant, and serial third sector entrepreneur, Jay has identified billions in major gift fundraising opportunities for thousands of organizations around the world.

Today, Jay is Senior Partner at the legendary fundraising consulting firm of Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners. In past years, Jay has served as Chief Strategy Officer at WealthEngine, President and CEO at Wealth ID, Director of Major Gifts at the International Rescue Committee, Editor and Co-Founder of WFC/International Philanthropy, Development Associate at Meridian International Center and as a Program Specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts.

Jay is a dynamic, witty and engaging speaker and trainer on resource development. Since 1990, he has spoken at hundreds of meetings in the US, Canada, UK and Asia, including conferences of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Institute for Charitable Giving (ICG), the National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC), the European Association for Philanthropy & Giving (EAPG), Researchers in Fundraising of the Institute of Fundraising (RiF) and many, many others. His books, book chapters, articles and interviews cover a variety of topics on domestic and international fundraising topics.

If you need a speaker, trainer or consultant who is "thought-provoking, articulate and highly entertaining," do as one fundraising industry recommends and "go see (or hire)” Jay Frost today.