Our Story & The Driving Force Behind FSG
About Us
We are a boutique consulting firm bringing over 25 years of cross-sectoral experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising.
Before founding FSG, founder and CEO Jaye Smith dedicated two years to leading a $20 million philanthropic start-up initiative. With a profound understanding of the challenges faced by nonprofits, Jaye launched FSG in 2023, aiming to empower mission-driven organizations, leaders, and teams to improve their performance, relationships, and results through strategic fundraising, board management, grant writing, and search services.
Our Story
About Jaye Smith
Jaye Smith is a seasoned nonprofit leader, strategist, and executive search consultant with 25 years of experience in hiring teams, fundraising, leadership development, and board management. As Founder and CEO of FSG Consultants, she partners with nonprofit leaders and boards to drive growth and meaningful change.
Before launching FSG, Jaye served as Founding CEO of The Martin Trust Partnership in Education for Early Learners, a $20M startup, where she built a strong board, secured significant funding, and forged key partnerships. She has a proven track record in Institutional Advancement divisions for Simmons University, The Dimock Center, and Nurtury Early Education. In senior development roles, she has led high-performing teams, exceeded fundraising goals, and strengthened donor relationships.
Smith is the Board Chair for TSNE and is a member of the Children’s Services of Roxbury Board of Directors. She is a recognized thought leader, having facilitated fundraising workshops and has consulted for nonprofits nationwide. Based in Boston, she is a dedicated mentor and community advocate.
