Megan Cooley
Dallas,TX
Summary
Skilled development professional prepared to drive growth and innovation. Proven track record in strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in leadership, communication, and project management ensures impactful contributions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
National Senior Director, Resource Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
11.2018 - Current
- Lead national fundraising initiatives targeting private individual giving growth amongst 6,500+ clubs nationwide. Providing direct fundraising support in the field to club professionals.
- Provide leadership and management to a high-capacity remote fundraising team, serving as a senior leader.
- Created 'Individual Giving Toolkit,' adopted by 6,500+ clubs nationwide.
- Initiated capital campaign intensive work across the country, supporting more than 40 clubs across the country in direct work and training.
- Increased individual giving revenue by 120% through targeted donor relationship strategies, training, and implementation.
Chief Development Officer
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Built and implemented fundraising frameworks and multi-channel strategies supporting long-term organizational goals.
- Led successful multi-million-dollar capital campaign and facility expansion.
- Management and coaching of a development team with direct responsibility for major gifts, stewardship, strategy and growth of all donor pipelines.
Vice President of Development
Arthritis Foundation
01.2012 - 04.2017
- Managed $8.6M budget and 10-person team during statewide operations overhaul.
- Transitioned operations from local to national structure, increasing efficiency and alignment.
- Expanded donor base through cultivation of corporate, foundation, and individual donors.
- Led board engagement and strategic visibility initiatives to strengthen mission support.
Director, Marketing and Special Events
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
2009 - 2012
Director of Premiere Events
American Cancer Society
2007 - 2009
Manager Affiliate Relations
Susan G. Komen Foundation
2005 - 2007
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Development
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations & Organizational Communication
University of Wisconsin
Skills
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive fundraising strategy to enhance donor engagement
- Executed comprehensive assessments to enhance fundraising strategies and expand donor outreach
- Assisted in cultivating initiatives to enhance stakeholder engagement and support project success
- Cultivated and maintained an inclusive workplace environment to foster teamwork and boost overall productivity
- Orchestrated collaborative strategic planning sessions to drive organizational growth initiatives
- Optimized processes to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic alignment
- Spearheaded development of board leadership skills and decision-making processes to enhance strategic alignment
- Implemented project management tools to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure effective project tracking
- Formulated and implemented financial management strategies to drive organizational success
- Evaluated and reported performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency
- Formulated and executed outreach strategies to enhance community support for capital campaign projects
- Formulated and executed innovative marketing strategies to elevate audience engagement
- Assisted in securing corporate sponsorships to support organizational initiatives Collaborated with teams to identify potential sponsors and develop outreach strategies Supported the execution of sponsorship agreements to enhance brand visibility
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with donors to enhance engagement and support
Timeline
National Senior Director, Resource Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
11.2018 - Current
Chief Development Officer
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Vice President of Development
Arthritis Foundation
01.2012 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Organizational Development
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations & Organizational Communication
University of Wisconsin
Director, Marketing and Special Events
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
2009 - 2012
Director of Premiere Events
American Cancer Society
2007 - 2009
Manager Affiliate Relations
Susan G. Komen Foundation
2005 - 2007