Eliot Scharf
About Eliot Scharf
Eliot Scharf is a Senior Associate in Business Development and Partnerships at Acumen, focusing on equity and inclusivity in strategic and venture philanthropy. He holds a Master of Public Administration from The London School of Economics and has extensive experience in various roles related to strategy and philanthropy.
Work at Acumen
Eliot Scharf currently serves as a Senior Associate in Business Development & Partnerships at Acumen, a role he has held since 2022. Based in San Francisco, California, he is responsible for coordinating local fundraising operations and managing the West Coast Acumen Next community. This community focuses on engaging young professionals and next-gen philanthropists. Additionally, he oversees Salesforce database management, which is integral to the business development and partnerships functions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Eliot Scharf has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he completed a Dual Licence in Economics-Management at Université Paris Nanterre in 2014-2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Political Science from McGill University, which he attended from 2015 to 2019. His studies included a semester abroad at Waseda University in 2018, where he focused on Political Science and Government.
Background
Eliot Scharf has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in strategic philanthropy and business development. He worked as a Strategic Philanthropy Consultant at Greenwood Place for five months in 2021. His experience also includes serving as a Committee Member on the LSE SPP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee from 2020 to 2021. He has held internships at Essilor Group and Devialet, focusing on strategy and business development, as well as a research assistant position at McGill University.
Achievements in Philanthropy and Inclusivity
Eliot Scharf has a strong focus on equity and inclusivity, particularly in the context of strategic and venture philanthropy. He manages the West Coast Acumen Next community, which aims to engage young professionals and next-gen philanthropists. His previous roles, including his position on the LSE SPP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, reflect his commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within philanthropic initiatives.