The Abundant Philanthropy Story

  • Our strategic planning efforts included a major facilities renovation, capital campaign and fund development. Jason was a significant help in advancing our efforts. His knowledge and experience in these areas are deep and he is a pleasure to work with. He is an asset to any nonprofit board.

    — Michelle Nelson, Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel at T. Rowe Price

  • Not only is Jason a top notch individual, he's a seasoned pro with a record of achievement to back it up. I've enjoyed all my dealings with him over the last several years and look forward to more.

    — Martin Stock, CEO of Cavalry

  • Jason Parry is the best development person I've ever dealt with. He's got the perfect combination of drive, detail follow through, and people skills to handle the delicate nature of communication around development and fund raising. He thinks big. He moves the ball forward for the institution. And he's always ready to make the ask. I'd hire Jason in a minute.

    — Tim Dodge, CEO/Founder of Hanson Dodge

  • Jason was outstanding in every aspect of his position. He was unusually successful in raising funds for the college, he immersed himself in the activities of the college to understand the needs and achievements of students and faculty, and he helped reconnect us with our alumni by improving our communications with them and by getting alumni involved in events and activities on campus. Jason is a highly organized and intelligent person who has a terrific rapport with everyone he encounters.

    — Erik Ugland, Marquette University professor

Meet Jason Parry

Jason loves to raise money.

As the founder of Abundant Philanthropy, Jason works with nonprofit leaders to tell their story, articulate their impact and speak to the significance of their mission and vision with a focus on raising more money to support this work.

Jason began his work in nonprofit development in April 2006. He has served as a major giving and planned giving specialist at WUWM – Milwaukee Public Radio, the director of development for the Diederich College of Communication and College of Professional Studies at Marquette University and as the vice president, development and communications at Penfield Children’s Center.

The ability to change lives and create meaningful and impactful opportunities for donors and nonprofits keeps him energized and passionate about this work.

In addition to his work as a practitioner and consultant, Jason has served as a member of the adjunct faculty at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee for six semesters teaching “Fundraising and Development in the Nonprofit Sector” in the Helen Bader Institute’s graduate program.

Before entering the nonprofit sector, Jason spent six seasons in the communications department for the Milwaukee Brewers serving as the club's assistant director of media relations.

Jason has his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in business management and sports marketing and his masters degree in nonprofit management and leadership from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. He and his wife, Amy, live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with their two boys, Ben and Zach.