Jake Band
About Jake Band
Jake Band serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Catchafire and is also the Director of Development for Selfless Solutions. He has extensive experience in nonprofit development and fundraising, with a focus on supporting grassroots organizations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Work at Catchafire
Jake Band has been serving as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Catchafire since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing relationships with grantmakers across the United States to support over 10,000 nonprofits. His previous positions at Catchafire include serving as a Strategic Partnerships Development Associate from 2019 to 2021 and as an Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships for a brief period in 2021.
Current Role at Selfless Solutions
Since 2021, Jake Band has held the position of Director of Development for Selfless Solutions in Arusha, Tanzania. In this capacity, he is also a member of the Board of Directors, where he concentrates on fundraising initiatives aimed at supporting grassroots organizations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Social Impact Fellowship
Jake Band is currently a Social Impact Fellow at MovingWorlds Institute, a role he has held since 2022. This fellowship is part of a global community of professional fellows, recognizing his contributions to social impact and leadership potential across cultures.
Education and Academic Background
Jake Band completed his Bachelor's degree in Social Psychology at Dickinson College from 2013 to 2017. He also attended St. John's College High School from 2009 to 2013, where he completed his secondary education.
Previous Experience in Development
Before his current roles, Jake Band worked as a Development Associate at the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation from 2017 to 2019. This position contributed to his expertise in nonprofit development and strategic partnerships.