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Jay Lockaby

Captain · DISC type SD
Vice President, Development and Strategic Initiatives at HACE
📍 United States

Jay Lockaby is a seasoned nonprofit executive and philanthropic strategist with over 30 years of experience, having raised more than $400 million for mission-driven organizations. His expertise lies in strategic planning and major gift development. He holds two Masters degrees from Bryn Mawr College and a Bachelors from Emory University.

Outside of his professional life, Jay is a former decorated athlete, having served as the captain of the varsity swim team during his time at Emory University. He has also been actively involved in community leadership programs, including Leadership Florida and Leadership Sarasota County, where he chaired his class project.

Unique fact: During his collegiate swimming career, Jay was recognized as an NCAA All-American in 1991.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Development and Strategic Initiatives
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Jay shows up

Decisive But Calm
Long-Term Thinker
Consummate Professional

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Jay cares about

Nonprofit Fundraising
With over three decades of experience, he has a proven track record of leading transformational fundraising efforts, raising over $400 million throughout his career.
Community Engagement
A core part of his professional roles, including at Visible Men Academy, he focuses on building strong community ties to support organizational missions and drive impact.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Vice President, Development and Strategic Initiatives
HACE
10-2023 - 5-2025
Vice President of Community Engagement and Development
VISIBLE MEN ACADEMY
8-2022 - 9-2023
Major Gifts Officer/Campaign Director
Florida Studio Theatre
3-2021 - 2-2022
Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer & Foundation Director
South County Health
8-2017 - 3-2021
Senior Executive Counsel/Consultant
Ghiorsi & Sorrenti, Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

Jay Lockaby - HACE. Featured in HACE Online
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Education
1994 - 1996
MSW
Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
1990 - 1992
Bachelor's Degree
Emory University
2005 - 2006
Class XXIV
Leadership Florida
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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