Sixth & I names Chief Development Officer
We are pleased that our client, Sixth & I, welcomes Lindsey Jacobson as its first Chief Development Officer (CDO). Sixth & I is the premier center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC. Following an extensive national search led by Good Insight, Jacobson begins her new role on January 21.
“Lindsey brings inimitable skills in relationship building that I know will energize Sixth & I’s development,” said Moran. “Our vibrant network of supporters makes Sixth & I’s mission possible, and I am so pleased to have Lindsey on board to chart our collaborative future.”
As a cultural resource for the entire city, Sixth & I’s talks, concerts, comedy shows, and live podcast recordings offer rare access to preeminent thought leaders, renowned performers, and pop culture influencers. Sixth & I’s Jewish programming—including education, Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and social justice work—offers dynamic ways for those in their 20s and 30s to explore life’s big questions through a Jewish framework and engage with Jewish values, ideas, and traditions on their own terms and without judgment.
“I am so excited for the opportunity to join Sixth & I’s senior leadership team and implement a cohesive culture of philanthropy grounded in commitments to Jewish Life, arts and culture, and equity and social justice,” said Jacobson.
About Lindsey Jacobson
Lindsey Jacobson brings nearly 20 years of development experience, most recently as Chief Advancement Officer at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School, and previously at Georgetown Day School, leveraging major gifts, investment philanthropy, and relationship-based fundraising to strengthen the culture of philanthropy and realize revenue growth at each school. As a partner to school leadership in philanthropy and overall institutional advancement, she worked to exceed shared goals with accountability, transparency and equity.
Jacobson previously served as Deputy Chief Leadership Officer for Americans Elect, where she developed and executed strategies for leadership and philanthropic partnerships.
Jacobson has a BA in anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis. Outside of work, Jacobson loves to see live music, spend time outside with her family, and practice yoga. She and her husband, who were married at Sixth & I, live in Bethesda with their twins.
About Sixth & I
Sixth & I presents a range of programming against the stunning backdrop of a historic synagogue that dates back to 1908. Founded in 2004, Sixth & I is a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC.
Sixth & I inspires more meaningful and fulfilling lives through an unexpected mix of experiences that embrace the multi-faceted identities of those it serves. Sixth & I’s unique model uses wide-ranging, thought-provoking, and accessible experiences to celebrate intersections between culture and spirituality. Sixth & I is committed to developing programming that embraces audiences from all walks of life and religions, while still holding true to the organization’s core beliefs and values. To learn more, visit www.sixthandi.org.