Jason Lewis

Jason Lewis

Jason Lewis, CFRE & AFP Master Trainer, is the managing partner of BetterSchools LLC, an Austin-based firm partnering with independent schools throughout the U.S. In addition to this role, Jason owns Lewis Fundraising, a company he founded and currently operates. Together with his team of fundraising professionals, Jason serves as fundraising counsel for a growing network of nonprofit organizations.

Since graduating from Eastern University’s nonprofit management program in 2010, Jason has been re-certified as a CFRE and recognized as a member of the AFP’s Master Trainers. Most recently, he graduated from the College of Executive Coaching. Jason’s forthcoming book, “The War for Fundraising Talent,” is a critique of contemporary fundraising and an introduction to his provocative fundraising philosophy.

What to Think About Before You Take that Job …

Lest we assign blame to organizational leaders, we must understand that fundraisers are often quick to sign on with new employers who reveal all the signs of unreasonable expectations. Most fundraising professionals I know want to be admired for their abilities to turn things around and make things happen...