My name is Jacob Schupp. Welcome to my page! Scroll down to learn more about me.
Jacob is a recent graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. During his time at John Carroll he studied Finance and Entrepreneurship. Outside of the classroom Jacob was committed to service, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, faith and justice, and leadership. He served in many roles throughout manny of his organizations which included Student Government, Lambda Chi Alpha, Campus Ministry, Labre, Dance Marathon, and was a tour guide.
Before attending John Carroll University, Jacob grew up in Mercer, Pennsylvania where he attended St. Joseph Elementary School and Kennedy Catholic High School. Throughout his elementary and high school years he was involved in many activities such as gymnastics, soccer, basketball, tennis, theater, ski club, and a variety of service activities.
After graduating from John Carroll, Jacob worked in Cleveland at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society where he served as a Development Coordinator for Walk MS. In this role Jacob worked on hosting 11 Walks throughout Northern and Central Ohio engaging with over 8,000 participants who planned to raise over $1,000,000. This work directly supports the mission of the National MS Society so that we can create a world free of MS and help ensure that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost, and end MS forever. However, those plans changed in 2020 with the pandemic.
In December 2020 Jacob moved to working at Cleveland Clinic. While there he supported the final stages of pandemic fundraising while looking toward the future of fundraising at Cleveland Clinic. That year the team planned to begin doubling fundraising annually from $200 million per year to $400 million per year within five years, a goal the team achieved that same year. Since then Jacob has focused on creating and implementing new systems, processes and structures to allow for efficient work that matches unprecedented growth.
Outside of work Jacob enjoys spending his time with friends and family experiencing all of the great things that Cleveland has to offer. In his free time Jacob serves on the Business Services Board of Directors Sub-Committee for Catholic Community Connection and is involved with the John Carroll University Alumni Association by serving on the Service Committee.
Expertise
Strategy
Jacob has demonstrated strong strategic abilities throughout many of his roles throughout college and in his current professional work.
Writing
I recently published my first book. Along with this I will be publishing a blog series to continue the conversation of my book and engage more people in the Hope For Health conversation.
Fundraising
I currently work in Development at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society raising funds to help ensure that people living with MS can live their best lives
Planning
As part of my role in development I also work to plan many events. This is building off of my previous experience of hosting many events throughout my college experience ranging from an on campus 12 hour dance marathon to a Walk with 3,000 people.
Experience
Development Coordinator, Walk MS at NMSS
2019-2020
Worked for the National MS Society where I coordinate 11 walks throughout Northern and Central Ohio.
Fellow at The Village of St. Edward
2018
At the Village of St. Edward I assisted with Residence Life Programs, learned about the admissions process, assisted the Marketing Department, and learned of what it takes to run a senior living facility
Tour Guide at John Carroll University
2017-2019
At John Carroll I was a student Tour Guide, assisting families during their college admission decision.
Strategy Intern at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
2017
At the Rock Hall I created, distributed, and analyzed surveys giving recommendations based on my results. I also worked in collaboration with many departments on various projects ranging from live concerts to renovations
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