Jay Gilman brings more than 15 years of nonprofit experience, having raised tens of millions of dollars for organizations in arts, health, education, conservation, and public-private partnerships. A former artistic director of Minnesota Fringe, he bridges programming and fundraising, launching membership models, new programs, and expanded accessibility. As a peer educator, Jay has led national workshops and supported more than 60 professionals through the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Social Impact Strategy. He has served as a grant evaluator for the National Endowment for the Arts and multiple state arts councils. Jay holds an M.Sc. in nonprofit leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a certificate of nonprofit board consulting from BoardSource, and a BA from Goucher College.