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Jared Hughes
Director of Development at DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation
Jared Hughes is the Director of Development at DACOR and the DACOR Bacon House Foundation, located in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. He has held this position since June 2021.24 Jared is known for his passion for connecting people to shared interests and values through transformational philanthropy. His role involves fostering relationships with supporters committed to advancing diplomacy, supporting the Foreign Service, and preserving the historic DACOR Bacon House.13
With over 20 years of experience in fundraising, Jared specializes in major gifts, planned giving, legacy planning, and estate planning. He has a history of creating a culture of joyful giving and engaging donors, senior leadership, and volunteers in philanthropic activities.2 Before joining DACOR, he held various roles in development and fundraising across different organizations, including MedEvac Foundation International and Capital Caring.2
Jared holds a degree in Journalism from American University’s School of Communication and has served as Special Assistant to Václav Havel during his time there.1 His LinkedIn username is jaredbenjaminhughes.2
