Jacob Blodgett
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic digital philanthropy leader with a proven track record at City of Hope, excelling in strategic planning and relationship building. Spearheaded innovative fundraising campaigns, enhancing donor engagement through digital channels. Adept at managing teams and optimizing digital platforms, driving significant growth in donor acquisition and retention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Digital Philanthropy
City of Hope
10.2020 - Current
- Manage the Digital Philanthropy team and agency partners to create and execute successful fundraising campaigns within organization determined budget.
- Acquire and retain donors through digital channels-digital display/social media ads, organic social media posts, search engine marketing, broadcast and one-to-one SMS.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate and implement new platforms for fundraising, donor engagement and CRM optimization. - Manage philanthropic side of enterprise website.
Assistant Director, Digital Philanthropy
City of Hope
07.2018 - 10.2025
- Created peer-to-peer, corporate philanthropy and
third-party event fundraising pages using Classy
Fundraising Suite - Managed web-based projects for philanthropic initiatives
- Writing/Editing fundraising appeals
Assistant Baseball Coach
Occidental College
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Assisted head coach in all phases of baseball program, including practice and game planning, skill development, upkeep of field and recruitment of student-athletes.
- Coordinated team community outreach activities (VIP Toy Drive, City of Hope Home Run Derby, ACS Relay for Life)
- Organized player fundraising letter writing campaigns.
Digital Marketing Consultant
City of Hope
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided weekly updates on digital marketing campaigns to clients, discussing strategic initiatives and methods for improvement
- Migrated content to new web platform
- Maintained online faculty profiles
President's Office Fellow
Occidental College
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Coordinated logistics for college events:
commencement, convocation, dedications, trustee dinners, donor stewardship events - Composed presidential correspondence with faculty, donors, and trustees
- Solicited lecturers and honorary degree recipients
Education
Master of Arts - Strategic Public Relations
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA05-2012
Skills
- Relationship building
- Digital Marketing
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
Websites
Timeline
Director, Digital Philanthropy
City of Hope
10.2020 - Current
Assistant Director, Digital Philanthropy
City of Hope
07.2018 - 10.2025
Digital Marketing Consultant
City of Hope
07.2015 - 07.2016
President's Office Fellow
Occidental College
12.2013 - 12.2014
Assistant Baseball Coach
Occidental College
08.2012 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Strategic Public Relations
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Occidental College
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