Jacob Beaumont assumed his new role as director of philanthropy for the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri in April of 2015. He is responsible for overseeing the implementation and advancement of all aspects of the organization’s development program.
Prior to joining the ACLU of Missouri, Jacob worked in politics, serving as senior staff to candidates at the local, state and federal levels in Kansas and Nevada. He has worked extensively in campaign finance and campaign management, helping to ensure that candidates at every level were not only able to raise the funds needed to run for office, but also help implement those resources in the most impactful way.
Previously, Jacob has served as development director to Headquarters Counseling Center—a non-profit that provides crisis counseling services—and as a consultant to non-profits and political organizations across the United States, helping fledgling campaigns and struggling organizations find financial stability, and putting them on the path to sustainable growth.
Jacob earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from the University of Kansas.