In this episode recorded live at AFP ICON, Charity Jen welcomes fundraising veteran Jay Frost—award-winning speaker, consultant, and senior partner at DonorSearch—to reflect on what’s changing, what’s working, and what still inspires him about the world of philanthropy. With decades of experience in prospect research, capital campaigns, and international fundraising, Jay brings both sharp insight and contagious optimism to the conversation.

He shares why curiosity is his secret weapon, how AFP ICON continues to spark new thinking, and why generosity—in all its forms—is the throughline that drives real change. Whether you’re just getting started or decades into your fundraising journey, Jay’s reflections will leave you energized and ready to reimagine what’s possible.

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Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 – Welcoming fundraising legend Jay Frost

01:15 – Jay’s take on the AFP ICON experience

02:30 – Curiosity and generosity as lifelong themes

04:10 – What’s shifting in donor behavior and engagement

05:45 – Words of wisdom for the next generation of fundraisers

In this episode recorded live at AFP ICON, Charity Jen welcomes fundraising veteran <a href="https://www.donorsearch.net/team/jay-frost/">Jay Frost</a>&mdash;award-winning speaker, consultant, and senior partner at <a href="https://www.donorsearch.net/">DonorSearch</a>&mdash;to reflect on what&rsquo;s changing, what&rsquo;s working, and what still inspires him about the world of philanthropy. With decades of experience in prospect research, capital campaigns, and international fundraising, Jay brings both sharp insight and contagious optimism to the conversation.
He shares why curiosity is his secret weapon, how AFP ICON continues to spark new thinking, and why generosity&mdash;in all its forms&mdash;is the throughline that drives real change. Whether you&rsquo;re just getting started or decades into your fundraising journey, Jay&rsquo;s reflections will leave you energized and ready to reimagine what&rsquo;s possible.
Don&rsquo;t forget to follow and subscribe at <a href="https://olasmedia.com/shows/from-the-nest-with-charity-jen">olasmedia.com</a>
Some notable moments from this episode:
00:00 &ndash; Welcoming fundraising legend Jay Frost
01:15 &ndash; Jay&rsquo;s take on the AFP ICON experience
02:30 &ndash; Curiosity and generosity as lifelong themes
04:10 &ndash; What&rsquo;s shifting in donor behavior and engagement
05:45 &ndash; Words of wisdom for the next generation of fundraisers

Join Jen Newmeyer as she explores the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of nonprofit fundraising. Each episode contains valuable guidance from CharityJen and industry leaders who’ve given flight to groundbreaking ideas and landed with success. In From the Nest, you’ll learn that fundraising is more than just annual plans, goals and budgets. Behind every great fundraiser is a great story.

Join <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennewmeyer/">Jen Newmeyer</a> as she explores the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of nonprofit fundraising. Each episode contains valuable guidance from <a href="https://www.charityjen.com/">CharityJen</a> and industry leaders who’ve given flight to groundbreaking ideas and landed with success. In From the Nest, you’ll learn that fundraising is more than just annual plans, goals and budgets. Behind every great fundraiser is a great story.

From the Nest with Charity Jen

AFP ICON Series: Jay Frost - Curiosity, Generosity, and the Future of Fundraising

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