Jay Evans Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas Area

Lead team member to meet annual fundraising goals and grow the donor base of the organization through engaging and coordinating diverse teams in annual development planning and joint fundraising initiatives, managed a donor portfolio through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, and planned and executed special events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Greater Philadelphia Area

Responsible for implementing a fundraising plan with a goal of approximately $1.5 million, incorporating a range of strategies including, annual appeals, events, corporate and individual donors, and grants. Oversee all aspects of the fundraising department, donor management database, and mailing lists.

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Grew the organization from a volunteer-based operating structure to a professional operating structure. Organized and coordinated all events, mailings, and trainings to ensure consistency and continuity. Implemented structures to create a centralized fundraising strategy, managed volunteers, and created a structure for their organization and participation. Prepared solicitation strategy and materials for prospects. Created budgets, set goals, and created a timeline for anticipated cash flow… Show more Grew the organization from a volunteer-based operating structure to a professional operating structure. Organized and coordinated all events, mailings, and trainings to ensure consistency and continuity. Implemented structures to create a centralized fundraising strategy, managed volunteers, and created a structure for their organization and participation. Prepared solicitation strategy and materials for prospects. Created budgets, set goals, and created a timeline for anticipated cash flow. Organized sustaining gift program. Upgraded and organized donor database (10,000 records. Led coordination efforts between 15 candidates (7 incumbents, 8 challengers) running for office. Developed and oversaw fundraising operations, including donor prospecting, stewardship, and compliance, as well as major donor, direct mail, and digital solicitations. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

Led one of the largest Democratic fundraising events in the state of Texas and the largest in the organization’s history with 1,000 guests and raised $200,000. Created a stewardship plan for members of the organization’s sustaining gift program to develop better donor relations and an increased knowledge of the organization’s work. Managed event portfolio consisting of four major fundraising events and four smaller events with a goal of $800,000. Actual donations surpassed $900,000. Assisted in… Show more Led one of the largest Democratic fundraising events in the state of Texas and the largest in the organization’s history with 1,000 guests and raised $200,000. Created a stewardship plan for members of the organization’s sustaining gift program to develop better donor relations and an increased knowledge of the organization’s work. Managed event portfolio consisting of four major fundraising events and four smaller events with a goal of $800,000. Actual donations surpassed $900,000. Assisted in the coordination of major donor strategy and solicitation with a $500,000 annual goal. Developed and executed direct mail program with a universe of 6,700 potential donors. Provided finance support and consulting to endorsed candidates and campaigns, including two statewide candidates, one incumbent mayor, ten incumbents, and seven first-time candidates. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Executed fundraising plan in coordination with Finance Staff—raised approximately $6.1 million. Cultivated relationships with elected officials, donors, and supporters. Coordinated the planning of large fundraising events—personally raised more than $100,000. Represented the campaign at approximately 75 events and spoke in support of marriage equality in Maryland. Drafted solicitation and thank you emails and letters. Performed daily campaign call time to raise funds for the campaign. Scheduled… Show more Executed fundraising plan in coordination with Finance Staff—raised approximately $6.1 million. Cultivated relationships with elected officials, donors, and supporters. Coordinated the planning of large fundraising events—personally raised more than $100,000. Represented the campaign at approximately 75 events and spoke in support of marriage equality in Maryland. Drafted solicitation and thank you emails and letters. Performed daily campaign call time to raise funds for the campaign. Scheduled and managed call time for elected officials supporting the campaign. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Performed outreach to potential HRC donors and Federal Club members. Managed the weekly donor acknowledgment process for over 4,000 donors. Responsible for planning and organizing Federal Club events and training programs, including the annual March Board Meeting for HRC Governors and Co-Chairs. Distributed regular information updates on upcoming events and resources to HRC Board Members and volunteers in all thirty-one HRC Steering Committees.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Gained valuable experience in Congressional operations, including scheduling weekly constituent visits and requests, managed active communication lines, and provided callers with accurate updates on the Congressman’s work in the House.

Doctor Of Jurisprudence

Summa Cum Laude; Order of the Coif; Order of the Barristers; Editor in Chief, Texas Tech Law Review; Tech Law National Advocacy Team: 2022.

Master Of Professional Studies, Real Estate Development

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government