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Megan Hicks

Madison,WI

Summary

Results-driven Development Coordinator with a background in event management, donor relations, and nonprofit development. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to lead events of varying scales, manage budgets, and cultivate meaningful relationships with individual and corporate donors. Passionate about advancing mission-driven work and fostering lasting impact within the community.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Coordinator

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
Madison, WI
08.2024 - Current
  • Plan and execute successful fundraising, community, and cultivation events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Manage donor stewardship through events, newsletters, and personalized communications to strengthen relationships and drive fundraising efforts.
  • Coordinate and manage corporate sponsor events from planning through execution, collaborating with the Volunteer, Development, and Marketing teams. Oversee all logistics, including catering, branded apparel, on-site coordination, and fulfillment of sponsor benefits, to ensure a seamless and impactful experience for corporate partners.
  • Oversee Development team projects using Asana, and manage donor data in Raiser's Edge.

Events Manager

YMCA of Dane County
Madison, WI
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Led and coordinated the execution of events across three YMCA branches in Dane County.
  • Developed and managed detailed budgets to ensure events stayed within financial constraints.
  • Cultivated and maintained vendor relationships, securing high-quality services at competitive rates.
  • Planned and coordinated events and engagements for active older adult members, providing monthly activities and social opportunities, and leading quarterly educational life classes.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to promote events through email, social media, and printed materials.
  • Assisted in organizing fundraising events and managed new donor intake.

Family Engagement Coordinator

YMCA of Dane County
Madison, WI
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Supervised a team of 10+ childcare staff, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Designed and implemented programs to engage YMCA members, focusing on families, children, and teens.
  • Managed event logistics, including vendor coordination, guest services, and event setup/takedown.

Administrative Assistant

Finley Financial Services
Kerrville, TX
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed client files, both physical and digital, ensuring organization and confidentiality.
  • Coordinated internal communications, including managing calls and responding to client inquiries.
  • Processed supply orders and maintained office inventory levels.

Student Life Assistant

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
09.2017 - 05.2020
  • Assisted with general office operations, including answering phones and helping students and guests.
  • Supported housing research and placement for students.

Camp Counselor

Texas Lions Camp
Kerrville, TX
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Supervised and cared for children with disabilities, ensuring a safe and fun camp environment.
  • Led group activities and supported campers' health and well-being.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Nonprofit Management

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX

Skills

  • Event planning and coordination
  • Community engagement
  • Fundraising and donor engagement
  • Budget management
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Project management

Volunteer Experience

  • Night to Remember, Madison, WI
  • Mustard Seed Ministries Food Drive, Kerrville, TX
  • Hug-A-Root Family Farm, Abilene, TX
  • The Palm House, Abilene, TX
  • Abilene Animal Services Shelter, Abilene, TX

Timeline

Development Coordinator

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
08.2024 - Current

Events Manager

YMCA of Dane County
06.2022 - 08.2024

Family Engagement Coordinator

YMCA of Dane County
03.2022 - 06.2022

Administrative Assistant

Finley Financial Services
05.2021 - 02.2022

Camp Counselor

Texas Lions Camp
05.2018 - 08.2018

Student Life Assistant

Hardin-Simmons University
09.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Nonprofit Management

Hardin-Simmons University

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