Jan Delong

JAN DELONG is an experienced communications, PR and events manager. He works at the Via Clairta Foundation Fund, which cultivates the Czech philanthropic environment. Via Clarita supports emerging and experienced donors, families, foundations or companies and promotes strategic giving and philanthropy. Jan worked for ten years at the Třinec Library, where he was responsible for marketing, fundraising and organising cultural, educational and community events. He studied information science and librarianship at the Masaryk University in Brno. Jan was part of a team of experts promoting social innovation and design thinking in Czech libraries. Jan is also a CGYPP alumnus and is particularly interested in topics such as local development, innovation, civic engagement and education. Jan published his first book of poetry called Dušinec in 2014 and he is a member of the Czech Writers’ Association.

Last edited in July, 2025.