Jim Thomas

Jim Thomas is a seasoned fundraising professional with an impressive 29-year track record in higher education, health systems, and museums. He is passionate about helping institutions, donors, and advancement professionals effect positive change through the development of transformational gifts. Thomas is an accomplished coach, mentor, and guide, readily lending his expertise in soliciting, stewarding, and guiding major gift programs. In addition to assessing institutional strengths and strategizing success, Thomas is well versed in fundraising campaign planning, management, and execution, staff selection, and grateful engagement. He studied at the prestigious St. John Provincial Seminary and earned his Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in Business, English, and History.