Jay Aldous joined the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in November 2005. Previously, Aldous was a senior partner and founder of The Brighton Group—a consultancy specializing in developing and managing partnerships between corporations and nonprofits.

His professional background also includes leadership positions at Children's Miracle Network, On–Site Computer Corporation and Muskingum College, as well as faculty positions at Eastern Montana College and the University of Phoenix.

Aldous was recognized by the American Marketing Association as the 2008 Nonprofit Marketer of the Year.