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Meg Patterson

Charles Town,WV

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Donor Relations

Shepherd University Foundation
07.2017 - Current
  • Enhanced donor relationships by creating and implementing mass stewardship communications, associated marketing materials, and reporting processes.
  • Developed and maintained primary organizational support for Women Investing in Shepherd, a 300+ member women's giving circle.
  • Responsible for additional giving societies, including a Friends of the Library Society and Faculty/Staff Philanthropy Society.
  • Streamlined donation processing procedures, improving efficiency and reducing errors in financial reporting.
  • Established strong partnerships with University departments, community leaders, and volunteers.
  • Provided strategic direction for all aspects of donor relations program, aligning efforts with overall organizational goals.
  • Created impactful donor recognition materials that showcased the impact of their contributions on the organization''s mission.
  • Organized memorable donor appreciation events that fostered a sense of community among supporters and increased commitment to ongoing giving.
  • Oversaw donor acknowledgment efforts, ensuring prompt and personalized communication with each contributor to express appreciation for their support.
  • Managed scholarship reporting for over 350 donor funds, including data analysis, concept development, and production of customized variable print collateral for individualized mailings.
  • Provided key communication support for Foundation, including social media content and strategy; publication content; invitation, brochure, and ad design; and analytics oversight
  • Provided supervisory level management as a director with lead staff members to administer various projects and events

Account and Project Manager

Shepherd University Foundation
02.2009 - 06.2017
  • Processed daily financial transactions including deposits and disbursements, matching gifts, and on-line credit card reconciliation.
  • Produced timely fund activity reports for University departments and colleges, including detailed monthly reports for Shepherd University athletics
  • Assisted with and managed portions of annual audit
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Assistant Manager

B. Moss Clothing Company
10.2007 - 12.2008
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Achieved and exceeded sales goals consistently; recognized as employee with highest sales over goal four times in a 14-month period

Additional Experience

Various
  • Athletic Ticketing Internship, James Madison University
  • Athletic Ticketing graduate work, West Virginia University
  • Special Events, Mountaineer Athletic Club, West Virginia University
  • Internship, Hagerstown Suns Minor League Baseball Team

Education

Master of Science - Sport Management

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Skills

  • strategic planning
  • project management
  • communications strategy
  • verbal and written communication
  • Canva
  • Raisers Edge
  • Sage Accounting
  • Wordpress
  • Team Leadership
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Board Relations
  • Donor Stewardship

Affiliations

  • Shepherd University Athletic Club Board of Directors

Publications

  • WV Executive Magazine, Summer 2015
  • Shepherd University Alumni Magazine (multiple issues)

Timeline

Director of Donor Relations

Shepherd University Foundation
07.2017 - Current

Account and Project Manager

Shepherd University Foundation
02.2009 - 06.2017

Assistant Manager

B. Moss Clothing Company
10.2007 - 12.2008

Additional Experience

Various

Master of Science - Sport Management

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

West Virginia University

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