Jared Blakeley
Major Gifts DirectorJared Blakeley (he/him) has a diverse background in fundraising and nonprofit philanthropy. As major gifts director, he manages relationships with major donors and planned giving donors to secure major funding for KPBS' core projects and operations. Prior to joining KPBS, he worked at Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation for 11 years, most recently as director of philanthropy, and as the annual giving officer preceding that. Jared received his bachelor’s in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a certificate in Fundraising Management from Indiana University, and a certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of San Diego. Jared is happy to call San Diego home for the past 12 years, and excited to help advance the mission of KPBS. When not consuming copious amounts of news and politics, Jared can be found spending time with his wife and three children, cooking, walking the dog or just tinkering in his garage.
-
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred. -
Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing one person and injuring at least 31. Local authorities report damage across six districts. -
Since the rescue efforts began on May 1, more than 700 animals have been located on the property, including: 446 cats, 175 horses, 30 dogs, 30 chickens, 12 goats and dozens of other animals. -
Una investigación de KPBS reveló que funcionarios estatales y del condado han otorgado millones en exenciones fiscales a una organización local sin fines de lucro propietaria del Centro Regional de Detención Imperial. -
The ordinance, which follows others in San Diego County, prohibits kids under 12 from riding standard e-bikes. It’s scheduled to take effect after a 30-day outreach campaign. -
Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district.
- City of San Diego aims to make street improvements more equitable, but lowers condition goal overall
- Riverside County sheriff looks to take California in a different direction if elected governor
- Why doesn’t the San Diego trolley system have fare gates?
- County supervisors to consider closing San Pasqual Academy, again
- Why It Matters: County sales tax measure vague on Tijuana sewage fixes