Jason Bateman

Associate

Jason Bateman brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience in nonprofit development and revenue growth. He has led high performing teams that generate referrals and close six- and seven-figure gifts across mission driven organizations. Jason is known for rebuilding advancement infrastructure, aligning fundraising strategy with mission and values, and executing revenue plans that deliver sustained, outsized growth.

A defining strength of Jason’s career is his ability to fundraise for institutions rooted in intellectual leadership, public recognition, and cultural influence. At the Ayn Rand Institute, Jason led development efforts for an organization centered on literature, ideas, and intellectual legacy, including essay prizes and programs designed to activate young people through reading and public discourse. He stewarded donors motivated by long-term cultural impact, prestige, and legacy.

This work was complemented by Jason’s leadership at XPRIZE, a recognized prize-based institution, where he directed major gifts and stewardship strategies tied to high-profile competitions. Jason demonstrated the ability to tailor donor strategies while positioning institutions as idea-shaping platforms with lasting influence.

Earlier in his career, Jason held senior leadership roles at PragerU, as well as national and regional leadership roles at Vistage and Gen Next. He rebuilt advancement infrastructure during periods of organizational transition, strengthened stewardship practices, and managed complex revenue portfolios. These experiences sharpened his ability to align stakeholders while reinforcing donor confidence in leadership, governance, and impact.

Through his work with S. Sutton & Associates Inc., Jason advises nonprofit, philanthropic, and cultural organizations on fundraising strategy, major gift execution, and Board-aligned revenue growth.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Jason’s core expertise is in Donor and Constituent Engagement. He also has wide experience in Advancement Services, Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning, Corporate Sponsorships and Alliances, and New Donor Acquisition.

Sector Experience: Education, Arts & Culture, International Development, Community Based Membership & Advocacy

Fundraising Must Have: A noble mission and a desire to be innovative. If you have a world-changing or life-changing impact and are willing to try new and innovative strategies, then let’s collaborate to make some game-changing moves to yield explosive growth and inspirational stewardship.