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.
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Steam with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Sept. 12 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. This film documents the work of photographer Harry Crosby discovering the rock art of Baja California. -
Documents the work of Harry Crosby, a photographer and amateur archaeologist, in seeking and discovering significant new information concerning the rock art of Baja California.
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Sunday's VMAs were the first time the awards show has been broadcast on CBS in addition to MTV. The show recognized rising stars and longtime icons alike. -
La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos levantó los límites a las redadas de inmigración en el sur de California, revocando un fallo de un tribunal inferior que prohibía a los agentes detener a las personas en función de su apariencia. -
Legislators toppled France's government in a confidence vote, a new crisis for Europe's second-largest economy. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him. -
Strings says his guitar has been his best friend for as long as he can remember. After his mother's death this past June, music became a source of catharsis.
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