Leadership and Staff

JACOB WRIGHT

Development Specialist

817.831.2111, ext #160

[email protected]

Jacob Wright serves as the Development Specialist for Camp Fire First Texas and oversees Raiser’s Edge gift entry, database management, donor acknowledgements and assists with the various projects and fundraisers for the organization.

As an administrator and festival coordinator, Wright was the Festival Co-Chair for Texas Flute Society, the largest flute festival in Texas. In this position, from 2017-2019, he organized, planned logistics and promoted the festival, which took place at Texas Woman’s University. The festival provides a safe and welcoming performance opportunities for flutists of all ages and continuing education for all.

In his work with the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council (ACAC), Wright was able to assist with the planning and implementation of cultural and artistic events for the city of Abilene. His work with the ACAC ranged from accounting, bookkeeping, donor relations, donor management, and grant writing to creative planning with the city’s programs. In his time with the ACAC, he assisted with the management of the Broadway Series, HeARTS for the Arts, the Children Art’s and Literacy Festival (CALF), the Storybook Sculpture lighting project, and the Downtown Lighting project.

Wright was also on staff with the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) as the Music Production and Operations Assistant for the choral department where he provided production assistance for multiple choral performances, ran day-to-day operations of the department, planned tours, including a weeklong tour of the Southwest with Singing Girls of Texas and Academy Singers.

Jacob D

I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire…

Jakob D., College Senior; Camp Fire Alum, Former Counselor

My time as a Camp Fire camp counselor is something I'm especially proud of. I learned to never give up, to always keep trying...what I learned from Camp Fire has helped me of live my life with forward momentum. I keep trying to learn new skill sets. I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire, and from my elders.
Dakani

I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.

Camp Parent

My son had many difficulties in 3rd grade, and he was so defeated by the end of the school year. He wasn't excited about a new camp, but quickly changed his mind after the first day. He also won a Leadership Award, and for the kid that didn't win anything all school year, it was so very meaningful. I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
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