Jonathan Jaffrey

Jonathan Jaffrey

CEO at Renewable Social Benefit Funds

Greater Los Angeles Area

Current
  • CEO at Renewable Social Benefit Funds
  • Director at Goldspring
  • CEO at Springbanc Social Capital Advisors
Past
  • CEO at Springbanc Philanthropy Advisors
  • Principal at Cabo Del Sol
  • COO/CFO at W.M. Keck Foundation
Education
  • University of Arizona
  • University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
  • Coe College
Connections
204 connections
Industry
Renewables & Environment
Websites

Jonathan Jaffrey’s Summary

Springbanc CEO Jonathan Jaffrey brings a proven record of delivering philanthropic and social capital solutions to HNW individual, foundations and social entrepreneurs. Prior to founding Springbanc Group, Mr. Jaffrey spent more than a decade overseeing the W. M. Keck Foundation’s $1.4 billion grantmaking and administrative operations as Chief Operating Officer. He was also the President of a multi-generation family office with assets of over $2.5 billion. Dedicated to making a meaningful difference, Mr. Jaffrey also serves on the boards of several local philanthropic organizations.

Jonathan Jaffrey’s Specialties:

Private Foundation Management, Family Foundations, Corporate Philanthropy Programs, Social Entrepreneur Progams


Jonathan Jaffrey’s Experience

  • CEO

    Renewable Social Benefit Funds

    (Renewables & Environment industry)

    September 2009Present (3 months)

    Renewable Social Benefit Funds (RSB Funds), is an alternative energy company focused on bringing solar power to hospitals, schools, low-income housing projects and other governmental and tax-exempt entities. Renewable Social Benefit Funds focuses exclusively on bringing clean energy to the nonprofit/tax-exempt sector.

  • Director

    Goldspring

    (Mining & Metals industry)

    August 2008Present (1 year 4 months)

    GoldSpring, Inc., a precious metals mining company, engages in the development, exploration, mining, and sale of gold, silver, and copper in Nevada. The company has interests in the Comstock gold and silver exploration and test mining project and the Como mineral Claims in Storey and Lyon Counties; the Big Mike Copper Project in south of Winnemucca in Pershing County; and the Gold Canyon and Spring Valley in Lyon County. It also holds 100 unpatented mineral claims in Storey County and 8 unpatented mineral claims in Lyon County, as well as owns title to 40 acres of land in Storey County. GoldSpring, Inc. is based in Virginia City, Nevada.

  • CEO

    Springbanc Social Capital Advisors

    (Capital Markets industry)

    June 2007Present (2 years 6 months)

    Springbanc Social Capital Advisors (SSCA) is a nationally focused advisory firm specializing in the social capital markets.
    We advise foundations, social entrepreneurs and HNW families in their quest to deploy capital more effectively and efficiently
    to fund social change. Our services include strategic planning and structuring, mission investing planning and support, PRI sourcing,
    due diligence, terms negotiation and continued review through the funding or investment cycle. SSCA will also setup the vehicle to
    manage your social investments.

  • Chairman and President

    Pasadena Independent Schools Foundation

    (Philanthropy industry)

    2007Present (2 years )

    The Pasadena Independent Schools Foundation Program (PISFP) is an innovative new youth philanthropy initiative. As part of this program, middle to high school-aged students from six San Gabriel Valley area schools gain hands-on experience on how to establish and operate a private foundation, ultimately making grants to charitable organizations in their local and surrounding areas.

    The goal of the program is to give the students a comprehensive and thorough understanding of philanthropy and nonprofit operation, learn skills in critical thinking and decision making, and develop and build leadership skills and learn the benefits of voluntarism. By giving the participants of this program the opportunity to experience the fulfillment of contributing to the betterment of their community it is ultimately our hope that these students will acquire a life-long passion for giving.

  • Director

    Kidspace Museum

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)

    2005Present (4 years )

  • Trustee

    Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association

    (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)

    2005Present (4 years )

  • Director

    USC HIllel

    (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Higher Education industry)

    1994Present (15 years )

  • CEO

    Springbanc Philanthropy Advisors

    (Philanthropy industry)

    June 2007December 2008 (1 year 7 months)

    Springbanc Philanthropy Advisors provides foundations of all sizes with a level of management and analysis traditionally reserved only for the most prominent philanthropic organizations. From establishing your foundation to strategic planning, regulatory compliance and administrative services, our solutions are tailored to serve your unique goals, vision and needs.

  • Principal

    Cabo Del Sol

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Hospitality industry)

    19962007 (11 years )

  • COO/CFO

    W.M. Keck Foundation

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Philanthropy industry)

    19952007 (12 years )

    The W.M. Keck Foundation was established in 1954 in Los Angeles by William Myron Keck, founder of The Superior Oil Company. The Foundation is one of the nation's largest philanthropic organizations, with assets of more than $1.4 billion. Funding is provided in the areas of medical, science and engeneering research, liberal arts and Los Angeles area community programs.

  • President

    Oakmont Corporation

    (Privately Held; Investment Management industry)

    19902007 (17 years )

    Oakmont Corporation is a family owned SEC registered investment firm with $2.5 billion in assets under management. The firm primarily provides its services to three generations of the owning family (15 family, as well as to numerous high net worth “friends” of the firm, and to pooled investment vehicles and charitable organizations.


Jonathan Jaffrey’s Education

  • University of Arizona

    BS , Finance, Communication , 19851998

    Activities and Societies:
    AEPi, Camp Wildcat
  • University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business

    MBA , Finance and Venture Management , 19911993

  • Coe College

    19841985


Additional Information

Jonathan Jaffrey’s Websites:

Jonathan Jaffrey’s Interests:

Wine, Travel, Family, Philanthropy

Jonathan Jaffrey’s Groups:

USC, YPO

  •    USC Marshall School of Business
  •    University of Arizona Alumni
  •    Cleantech Venture Capital
  •    Renewable Energy Business Network/Clean Economy Network Foundation
  •    YPO - Young Presidents' Organization
  •    Speakers and Panelists
  •    Financial Planner Alliance
  •    Family Offices Group
  •    Solar Energy Consultants
  •    Linked:Energy (Energy industry expertise)
  •    Green
  •    Social Entrepreneurs' Hub
  •    Young Presidents' Organization (YPO - WPO)
  •    Fundraising Professional Group
  •    Non Profit Professionals
  •    Philanthropic Advisors Network
  •    INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADVISORS IN PHILANTHROPY
  •    Solar Energy Network
  •    Non-Profit and Charity Network
  •    Social Entrepreneur
  •    Philanthropic Academy
  •    Solar Energy Professionals - PV & Thermal
  •    Foundation Network - MojaLink
  •    Non Profit Network - MojaLink
  •    Southern California Dealmakers Network
  •    Social Capital Markets Conference (SoCap09)
  •    The Chronicle of Philanthropy
  •    NonProfit Earth - Nature & Environment
  •    People to People Fundraising
  •    Start-Up Non-Profits
  •    Silicon Valley Photovoltaics Society - SVPVS
  •    Professional Speakers on Philanthropy
  •    L3C Connect
  •    The Center for High Impact Philanthropy
  •    Sustainability
  •    The Chairmen and Chairwomen of the Board

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