Early in life, Jay learned that he couldn't follow directions and eventually succumbed to becoming an entrepreneur. Before graduating from college, he started 8 businesses, most of which failed miserably. He eventually caught on, and in 1986 helped launch Campus Connection magazine in NYC which expanded to 350 college campuses.After selling the magazine in 1992, Jay moved back to Nebraska to open an AlphaGraphics printing franchise which subsequently broke the record for the 350-store network as the fastest to reach $1M in annual sales. Thirty years later, under a different name, the printing company was featured in Printing News magazine as the #1 (largest) rapid-response printshop in America.In 1996, Jay and his team launched a website design division and landed the Backstreet Boys Band as a client. They knew from that point on, they'd always "Want it That Way" and in 2001, spun-off the division as a separate company.Today, Firespring has thousands of clients in all 50 states and all over the world. It became Nebraska's first Certified B Corp in 2014 and was named by Inc. Magazine in 2016 as one of America's "50 Best Workplaces."Jay has invested in more than 100 startups and is a passionate advocate for the Silicon Prairie having served on the Nebraska Angels BOD since its inception.In his spare time, Jay can be found on adventures with his family at destinations all over the world. He and his wife, Tawnya have a goal to "have a meaningful experience together in all 50 states and 100 countries." He sits on several nonprofit boards and is an avid supporter of programs that train our youth to become servant leaders.Jay has appeared on CNN and other news outlets discussing the evolution of purpose-driven companies and is considered a leading authority on building companies that are a force for good.Today, he spends the majority of his time as the founder and steward of the Do More Good© Movement—a nonprofit with a mission to educate, empower and amplify companies and business leaders doing more good.One of Jay's proudest accomplishments is his ability to write about himself in the third person in a way that makes him sound cooler than he really is.
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FounderDo More Good MovementLincoln, Ne, Us
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MemberAbundance360 2023 - PresentSanta Monica, Ca, UsMember of Abundance360. Abundance360 is Singularity University’s highest-level program run by Singularity Founder Peter H. Diamandis, MD. This year-round leadership program is designed for founders, executives, and investors who are ready to create meaningful impact and leave a legacy. -
Founder & ChairmanFirespring Jan 2001 - PresentLincoln, Ne, UsFirespring provides an unmatched range of integrated marketing solutions for thousands of brands, businesses and nonprofits in all 50 states and on 6 continents. Learn more: http://www.firespring.com.Firespring is a B-Corp that was featured in Inc. Magazine in 2016 of one of America's "50 Best Places to Work." They have appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in America 7 times.FOCUS ON NONPROFITSFirespring is one the world's leading providers of websites and marketing tools to nonprofit organizations. Their suite of tools help nonprofits raise more money, build community support and manage members, volunteers and constituents. To learn more about how Firespring helps nonprofits, visit: https://www.firespring.com/services/nonprofit-websites/ -
FounderDo More Good Movement Apr 2018 - PresentDo More Good® Movement exists to educate, empower and amplify companies and business leaders doing more good. Join us in the quest to inspire the commitment of 1 million companies around the world to Do More Good®. -
Co-FounderBloom Growth™ Nov 2013 - PresentLincoln, Ne, UsBloom is an ecosystem for growth powering thousands of meetings all across the world. Learn more at www.bloomgrowth.com. 🌱 -
Strategic AdvisorForbes Councils Apr 2021 - PresentBoston, Massachusetts, UsThe Forbes Councils network is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive. -
Founder And ChairmanFirespring Foundation Jan 2007 - PresentThe Firespring Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to empower nonprofits with beautiful websites and essential tools that allow them to leverage their mission to do more good.
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Board Of DirectorsNutech Ventures Jan 2017 - PresentLincoln, Ne, UsNUtech Ventures is the nonprofit commercialization affiliate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Our team evaluates, markets and licenses the university's intellectual property to promote economic development and improve quality of life. -
Board Of DirectorsNebraska Angels 2006 - PresentLincoln, Ne, UsThe Nebraska Angels are a network of more than 100 local angel investors. Since inception the Angels have deployed more than $100M in capital, investing in early-stage, high growth opportunities. Members are passionate about startups and helping entrepreneurs take their venture to the next level with the necessary capital.For information on submitting a business plan or becoming an Angel, please visit www.nebraskaangels.org. -
Mba Advisory CommitteeNebraska Wesleyan University 2016 - PresentLincoln, Ne, Us -
Member | Moderator | Facilitator | Emp | GotEntrepreneurs' Organization 2005 - PresentAlexandria, Va, Us -
Speaker/FacilitatorJaywilkinson.Com 1990 - PresentJay has been among the highest ranking speakers at conferences all over the world for three decades. He has informed and educated thousands of people with his inspired encouragement of business leaders to adopt a purpose-driven business model and his empowering messages to nonprofit professionals to accelerate their impact. Today, he speaks on the purpose-driven business movement, company culture, and the habits of conscious leaders.In 2019, Jay founded the Do More Good® Movement to educate, inspire and empower business leaders to leverage their business to do more good. His company, Firespring, is one of Inc. Magazine's "50 Best Workplaces." Jay has appeared on CNN and other national news outlets discussing the role that both businesses and nonprofits play in doing more good in the world.For information on booking Jay to speak at your event, contact: Ronni Lanham ronni.lanham@firespring.com (402) 437-0100KEYNOTES AND WORKSHOPS: ● Becoming a Do More Good® Company ● The Mindsets of a Do More Good Leader ● Conscious Leadership is an Inside Job ● Loving Your Job is the Best Kind of Office Romance ● Company Culture by Design ● Powered by Purpose: The Firespring Story
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Volunteer Staff And Board MemberLaunch Leadership Jul 1985 - PresentLincoln, Ne, UsThe mission of Launch Leadership is to promote and develop youth leadership as a tool with which to better individuals, organizations, schools and communities.Launch Leadership is an all-volunteer organization that provides leadership training and development for middle school and high school students. For more than 50 years, we’ve been empowering young leaders that build better schools and communities.Our Volunteer Staff is comprised of college students, professional educators and professionals from other walks of life. Most Volunteer Staff members are alumni of our services, and they joined Staff in part to give back some of what they learned to the next generation of leaders. You can learn more about joining our Staff here.We facilitate various services throughout the year, including One-Day Workshops and Leadership Retreats that take place at local schools. We can also help program and run conventions for your group. In the summer, our Summer Leadership Workshop brings together more than 400 students for an action-packed week of fun activities and lifelong learning.Everything we do is focused on helping students find out who they are and how they lead. Then, we challenge everyone to think about how they can apply what they’ve learned to the real world. The result is a community infused with thousands of motivated, focused, ambitious young leaders. And we’re just getting started. -
Founder And Board ChairmanThe Foundry Community Jan 2015 - PresentLincoln, Nebraska, UsThe Foundry Community was founded in 2015 as a place for nonprofits and socially-minded businesses to gather and make a positive, everlasting impact on Lincoln. This one-of-a-kind collaboration space blends the best of both worlds—innovation and purpose. The Foundry offers offices, private workstations and floating desks for nonprofits and Do More Good Companies.Since 2021, Foundry has partnered with Bagels and Joe to bring Lincoln’s favorite bagels and coffee downtown. 10% of every dollar goes directly toward serving the Foundry Community’s mission. -
Co Chair Of Innovation & EntrepreneurshipProsper Lincoln Mar 2016 - Jan 2020Lincoln is a city of innovation that consistently focuses on making things better. Building a culture of innovation that feeds the soul of the next generation of creative thinkers and striving to be the most connected city helps ensure that Lincoln will thrive.
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Board Of DirectorsLaunch Leadership Foundation Jan 2009 - Oct 2017Launch Leadership Foundation was a 501(c)(3) organization that provided financial support for Launch Leadership and its volunteer staff. In 2017, the Launch Leadership Foundation merged with Launch Leadership.
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FounderPaymentspring Jan 2015 - Dec 2016Lincoln, Ne, UsPaymentSpring (operating under the name Nelnet Payment Services since 2022) is one of the premier payment processors in the United States, managing billions of dollars in transaction volume annually and serving businesses and organizations of all types, including:Nonprofits (fundraisers, giving days, sustained donations, events/mobile donation drives, etc.)Education (tuition, events, bookstores, etc.)Software companies with integrated paymentsWebsite and app buildersOnline, in-person and on-the-go businesses of all typesIn December 2016, PaymentSpring was acquired by Nelnet and in 2022, the company was rebranded as Nelnet Payment Services. https://nelnetinc.com/businesses/nelnet-payment-services/ -
Founder/OwnerCornerstone Print & Marketing 2001 - Jun 2015
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Co-Owner / National Marketing DirectorCampus Connection Jan 1986 - Dec 1991
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FounderGoldentoes 1984 - 1987Fast Food, FastFood delivery service in Lincoln NE.
Jay Wilkinson Education Details
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology -
University Of Nebraska-LincolnAdvertising & Broadcasting
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Doane University
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Stagen Leadership Academy
Frequently Asked Questions about Jay Wilkinson
What company does Jay Wilkinson work for?
Jay Wilkinson works for Do More Good Movement
What is Jay Wilkinson's role at the current company?
Jay Wilkinson's current role is Founder.
What schools did Jay Wilkinson attend?
Jay Wilkinson attended Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, Doane University, Stagen Leadership Academy.
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