Andy Canada brings to JGA’s clients significant development experience focused on campaign development and implementation, major and planned gift development, data analytics, and annual giving. During his successful career in development, Andy has had experience with large transformative campaigns, participating on the development teams during a $1.1 billion campaign at Indiana University and a $1.7 billion campaign at Purdue University. At JGA, Andy was integral to developing and launching Acuity®, JGA’s proprietary scoring system that teams with DonorSearch to forecast donor potential.

Before joining JGA in 2010, Andy served as Development Director for the Indiana University Foundation, where he served as lead fundraiser for the School of Health Physical Education and Recreation (HPER). Prior to joining the Indiana University Foundation, Andy distinguished himself within the development team at Purdue University, serving as Director of Development for the Krannert School of Management. Andy also worked in Purdue’s Planned Giving area, leading key initiatives to increase donor gifts through estate planning vehicles. By educating donors on planned giving opportunities, he helped to raise $26.5 million in new documented gifts for the university.

Andy is a graduate of Purdue University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision.