If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Korean Barbecue
If you had an extra hour of free time every day, what would you spend it doing?
I would love to learn a new language! I would be interested in learning ASL, Spanish, or even Japanese.
Ted Lasso. It is so wholesome, the characters are so relatable, and I would love to live inEngland, at least for a little bit!
JACOB WRIGHT
Advancement Services Manager
Jacob Wright has served as the advancement services manager for Camp Fire First Texas since January 2024. His responsibilities include database management and gift entry; creating and implementing a structured volunteer program, recruit and match corporate employee and individual volunteers to organization needs. He joined Camp Fire in September 2021 and has served as part-time development specialist and volunteer services manager.
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.
“I was drawn to Camp Fire when I saw the commitment to education, diversity and inclusion. As an educator and nonprofit specialist, I wanted to find work that was in line with my professional interests and passions; Camp Fire was the solution for me. I have enjoyed my time here and the opportunities it has brought with it!”
Senior Quote
“Make life better.”
