Associate Director, Strategic Development and Grants Management
- MA, International Relations, Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals
- BA, Economics, University of Maryland - College Park
- BA, Government and Politics, University of Maryland - College Park
Ben Jaffe is a grant writing, project design, and program implementation professional with experience architecting, leading, and securing large-scale, multi-partner funding for peacebuilding, human rights, and social impact initiatives. He has led and supported the designing of more than 100 programs in 30+ countries, securing funding for projects focused on community development, human rights, civil society building and community organizing, private sector engagement, economic empowerment, media support, education, agriculture, etc. He has also led and co-led the implementation of more than a dozen projects focused on monitoring, evaluation, and capacity building. Ben's work also includes designing and leading 50+ events highlighting the role of immigrants and refugees, and has co-led four iterations of the DC Immigration Film Fest, a hybrid film festival that brings stories of migration from around the world to audiences for both in-person events and online viewing.