Jay Goulart, Founder
Big Philanthropy
Master Solicitation Trainer
Background
After 25 years as a front-line fundraiser with independent schools, Jay recently founded Big Philanthropy, a unique boutique fundraising consulting firm. He is a CASE Crystal Apple recipient for teaching excellence, CASE Laureate, and known nationally as a master solicitation coach and a leading fundraising innovator. Jay is often referred to as the consultant to the consultants.
He launched the first parent electronic newsletter in the late '90s, started the first nonprofit blog for marketing in 1999, and recently was part of a three-person team that designed the first nonprofit application utilizing IBM's Watson.
He is the architect of the Family of Funds, an annual fund model used now by independent schools across the country. In the summer of 2021, he was featured in both a CASE European & Australian podcast for closing a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency gift. In the fall of 2021, Big Philanthropy launched the first online AI-powered volunteer solicitation training platform to ensure volunteers are successful when asking.
Services
Capital Campaign Readiness
Big Philanthropy’s unique model for campaign readiness starts with a deep understanding of an organization’s real capacity and donor propensity through advanced research and analytics. Our proprietary Donor Momentum Study identifies key trends in donor behavior, allowing institutions to maximize retention and long-term giving potential. By leveraging this data-driven approach, we help organizations focus on the right prospects at the right time, ensuring strategic and efficient fundraising efforts. The result is increased revenue, stronger donor relationships, and a sustainable foundation for future philanthropic success.
Client Sampling
Independent School AI
Independent schools face increasing pressure to acquire new donors, deepen stewardship efforts, and manage events efficiently—all while navigating resource constraints. AI is revolutionizing development work, Big Philanthropy is providing solutions tailored specifically for independent schools to amplify impact and streamline fundraising.
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