Senior Consultant

Jane Best

Evanston, IL and Boca Raton, FL

Jane is a veteran leader in major gift fundraising with over 30 years of expertise in capital campaigns that drive transformative impact for Jewish organizations. As a trusted coach and advisor to professional and lay leaders nationwide, she excels in designing capital, endowment, and comprehensive campaigns that bring clients’ visions to life. 

Jane is known for crafting high-impact donor strategies targeting high-net-worth individuals and guiding clients to secure multi-million-dollar gifts that elevate their missions. She has partnered with dozens of Jewish day schools, Jewish Federations, JCCs, synagogues, and health and human service organizations, combining strategic insight and a deep commitment to helping organizations thrive.

Jane’s proven expertise includes leading a successful $39 million capital campaign for Ida Crown Jewish Academy and prior impactful work at the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Her ability to align donor interests with organizational goals and build strong relationships sets her apart as a catalyst for growth and innovation. Jane earned a Master of Social Work from Yeshiva University and a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University.

Team(s)

Fundraising

Recent clients

  • Brauser Maimonides Jewish Day School
  • Camp Nageela of the Midwest
  • JCC Chicago
  • Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
  • Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
  • Solomon Schechter Jewish Day school 
  • Wash U Hillel
  • Yeshivat Shalshelet Jewish Day School

Education

Master of Social Work in Community Organization, Yeshiva University

Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University

Interests

Jane enjoys tennis, walking, running, travel and canasta.