Jaques & Company

Bill is engaged in his fourth decade of service to the non-profit community, incorporating a wealth of institutional, consulting, and volunteer experience that benefits every Company client.

Bill founded Jaques & Company in 1987 following thirteen years in development leadership positions at St. Mark’s School (Associate Director of Development), Noble and Greenough School (Director of Development), and Harvard University (Director of Major Gifts). “My cumulative experiences in these progressively more intensive environments provided me with an unusually strong understanding of development program principles and fundamentals,” says Bill, “while exposing me to the natural connectivity of governance, institutional strategy, and financial strategy with the ongoing development agenda.”

In addition to being the company CEO, Bill retains his commitment to serving company clients as principal or supporting consultant. “I love being in the client engine room,” says Bill. “Being a part of client successes and challenges is always rewarding and energizing.” When asked how clients might describe his consulting style, Bill says, “Relentless focus on what matters most. Team oriented. Affirming. And a cheesy sense of humor.” Bill is a dedicated analyst and student of industry trends, emerging issues, best practices, etc. He is a frequent speaker at AFP, AISNE, CASE and NAIS conferences across the country.

Bill is a graduate of the St. Mark’s School (MA) and received his A.B. from Harvard College. He has an abiding interest in art and design, is an inveterate gardener, and is a diehard recreational athlete and Red Sox fan. He and his wife Bev enjoy keeping up with their three grown children, sons and daughters-in-law, and granddaughters. Bill continues to be an active community volunteer on Boston's North Shore.

Andrea joined Jaques & Company in 2006, following 10 years in educational fund-raising private in a variety of institutions.

After a brief stint in marketing, Andrea began her development career at The Fessenden School (Newton, MA) in the Office of Institutional Advancement, working in the annual fund, on a building campaign, and as liaison to the Parents Association and to the Board of Trustees. She then spent six years at Harvard Law School (Cambridge, MA), serving first as Assistant, then Associate, and finally as Director (2001) of the Law School’s $7.2million annual fund. She also served as Associate Director of Leadership Gifts during her tenure at HLS. Before joining Jaques & Company, Andrea worked for the Northeast Health Foundation (Beverly, MA) as a Senior Major Gifts Officer.

In addition to her professional positions, Andrea has a long-standing career in volunteer roles. A member of Women in Development of Greater Boston (WID) for ten years, she served on the WID board and co-chaired its programming committee. An alumna of the University of Vermont (Burlington, VT), Andrea holds a B.A. in English and was the 1999 recipient of UVM’s Outstanding Young Alumni award. As a volunteer for UVM, Andrea has served in numerous capacities, including as an Admissions representative, Annual Fund volunteer, Reunion Co-Chair, and Boston Events Committee Chair. Currently, Andrea is a member of UVM’s Boston Regional Board and volunteers locally for her son’s school.

While working at Harvard Law School, Andrea earned a Master’s degree in Education at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, with a concentration in Administration, Planning and Social Policy.

At Jaques & Company, Andrea’s work has focused on feasibility studies, pre-campaign planning, and campaign counsel but has also included development audits, Board and solicitor training, and Annual Fund counsel.

Tracey joined the Jaques & Company team in 2001. She has extensive campaign experience in independent schools; her specialty practices include feasibility studies, planning studies and pre-campaign counsel.

Previously, Tracey has held positions as Fund-raising Manager at Benenden School Trust (Kent, England); Capital Campaign Coordinator at George School (Newtown, PA); Director of the Office of External Affairs at Tuxedo Park School (Tuxedo Park, NY); and Associate Director in the Office of Admissions at her alma mater, St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury, VT).

Tracey graduated from Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT) and completed her Master’s Degree in Comparative and International Education at the University of Oxford (Oxford, England). She serves on the Board of Trustees at Boston Collegiate Charter School (Dorchester, MA).

Sandy joined Jaques & Company in 1995 and is the "glue" that keeps us together. With her extensive experience in business administration, technology management, organization, and customer service, she enables the Company to run smoothly and keep clients, consultants, and other staff in constant contact.

Sandy works directly with the President, Consultants, Clients and Staff. She oversees day to day operations as well as providing support with feasibility studies, development program audits, report preparation, presentation development and design, training sessions, and board meetings. Fondly known to the Jaques & Co. team as “Ms. Everything,” Sandy coordinates Bill’s demanding schedule, prioritizes the office work flow, assists the consultants, and attends to Jaques & Co’s extensive portfolio of client relationships. Sandy is an avid supporter of her local animal shelters and land preservation organizations, and she is the friendly and cheerful voice you will hear when you call our office - always happy to assist you.

Beverly Jaques, Director of Marketing & Company Resources, returned to Jaques & Company in 2007, after fifteen years as a senior development officer at Harvard University, Brookwood School, and Noble & Greenough School. She directs the Company’s marketing efforts, manages the Company education program, attends to our website, produces our TeamWork newsletter, and interviews for feasibility studies.

As a former teacher, development officer and parent volunteer, Beverly has a broad perspective on educational institutions, both independent schools and higher education. As an outgoing spokesperson for the institutions she has represented, Beverly has engaged in positive interpersonal relationships with donors and colleagues and has gained broad experience in all aspects of development, including annual and capital fund-raising, prospect development, volunteer management, reunion and program planning, communications, public relations, events planning, and staff management.

Bev is a passionate a cappella singer, and her two groups perform regularly in and around the Boston area.