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Steve Jakab

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Senior Associate at Graham-Pelton
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Steve Jakab is a strategic philanthropy leader with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as a Senior Associate at Graham-Pelton. He has secured more than $250 million in charitable support for healthcare organizations like Yale New Haven Hospital. He holds degrees from Georgetown University and the University of Chicago and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive.

He is passionate about connecting generations with purpose and attended Georgetown University’s Entrepreneurship Summit to hear from business leaders who balance profit with purpose. He is committed to lifelong learning, recently becoming a 21/64 Certified Advisor to better guide families in their philanthropic goals and exploring the neuroscience behind donor generosity.

Unique fact: Steve is a 21/64 Certified Advisor, specializing in guiding multigenerational families through conversations about values, legacy, and philanthropy.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Senior Associate
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Healthcare Philanthropy
His entire career, including leadership roles at Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital Foundation, has been dedicated to advancing healthcare through fundraising.
Intergenerational Giving
He recently became a 21/64 Certified Advisor to specialize in helping families navigate philanthropic goals and legacy planning across generations.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Senior Associate
Graham-Pelton
5-2025
Independent Philanthropy Advisor
VP & Chief Development Officer
Yale New Haven Hospital
President
Bridgeport Hospital Foundation
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Education
Bachelor's degree
Georgetown University
MA
University of Chicago
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