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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Sam's Club is among the food makers removing artificial dyes from products, yet hoping shoppers don't notice a difference in color. But why? -
The United States imports oil products from India's Reliance Industries refinery, which sources nearly half its oil from Russia. -
In 1980, Elaine Batchelor was attacked on a night train while backpacking alone in Europe. Two strangers stepped in and stayed by her side for the rest of the 12-hour ride. -
FIFA launched the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap. -
New dietary guidelines are coming soon. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised the days of skim milk and other low-fat dairy products are over. Is there a case for more fat in dairy? -
Ryan Routh was arrested after a Secret Service agent spotted him holding a gun and fired on him when Trump was golfing at his West Palm Beach golf club in September. He faces up to life in prison.
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