Jay Gilman
About Jay Gilman
Jay Gilman serves as the Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, bringing over a decade of leadership experience at the intersection of performing arts and social impact. He specializes in capital campaigns, strategic planning, and interim staffing for nonprofit organizations.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Jay Gilman serves as the Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on providing strategic guidance and support to nonprofit organizations. His responsibilities include overseeing capital campaigns and strategic planning initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in the nonprofit sector.
Previous Experience at CCS Fundraising
Prior to his current role, Jay Gilman held multiple positions at CCS Fundraising. He worked as a Senior Director (Senior Consultant) from 2022 to 2023 and as a Director (Consultant) from 2021 to 2022. His work involved collaborating with nonprofit organizations to enhance their fundraising efforts and organizational effectiveness.
Education and Academic Background
Jay Gilman earned a Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Interdisciplinary studies, focusing on Anthropology and Arts Management, from Goucher College, completed in 2009. Additionally, he studied Anthropology during a semester abroad at the University of Galway.
Leadership Experience in Arts and Social Impact
With over a decade of experience, Jay Gilman has held various leadership roles at the intersection of performing arts and social impact. His previous positions include Associate Director of Programs & Productions at Philadelphia Young Playwrights from 2012 to 2017 and Artistic Director at Minnesota Fringe from 2018 to 2019. He specializes in capital campaigns, strategic planning, and interim staffing for nonprofit organizations.
Partnerships and Transformational Change
Jay Gilman partners with nonprofit executives, board leaders, and staff to facilitate transformational change within organizations. His collaborative approach aims to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of nonprofit initiatives, drawing on his extensive background in both the arts and social impact sectors.