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Aaron Jacobs | |||
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Before joining EMCF in 2008, Jacobs spent eight years with Social Venture Partners Seattle, where he led the nonprofit capacity building and philanthropy development programs. Jacobs also acquired experience in operations, fundraising and marketing at Planned Parenthood and HIV/AIDS service organizations. He earned his bachelor's degree at Pomona College and studied at the Cascade Center for Public Service at University of Washington and the Executive Program for Philanthropy Leaders at Stanford. | |||
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Aaron Jacobs is Senior Associate for External Relations, supporting Foundation staff and co-investors in the 
In the Spotlight
EMCF Named Social Innovation Fund Intermediary
On July 22, 2010, the Corporation for National and Community Service announced it had selected the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation as of one of 11 intermediaries for the Social Innovation Fund (SIF). It has awarded the Foundation a $10 million federal grant to support youth-serving organizations with effective, evidence-based programs and a potential for substantial growth.
Highlights from the News
Mentor program aids at-risk kids in Prince George's schools (Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection)
The Washington Post, June 24, 2010
Proven sex-ed programs get a boost from Obama (CAS-Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program) All Things Considered, National Public Radio, June 6 2010
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The Harlem Children's Zone Featured on CBS 60 Minutes
December 6, 2009
Nurse home visits for pregnant women could keep their children off the streets in years to come (Nurse Family Partnership)
Newsweek, September 12, 2009
