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Megan Ellis

Megan Ellis

Boone,NC

Summary

Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Officer

North Carolina Community Foundation
11.2013 - Current
  • Secures gifts to the North Carolina Community Foundation throughout the Western and Northwestern regions of the state comprising 41 counties.
  • Developed assets of nearly 20 million endowed and non-endowed funds for the foundation.
  • Works with donors to establish planned gifts to secure future assets.
  • Identifies and cultivates donors toward increased giving throughout the region.
  • Identifies and develops relationships with professional advisors, estate attorneys, individuals, businesses, other foundations, and non-profit organizations with goal of building and growing charitable assets, primarily endowment funds.

Major Gifts and Special Event Coordinator

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation
02.2008 - 11.2013
  • Planned, implemented, and managed all special events of the Foundation and Office of System Advancement, ensuring financial and overall success of each event.
  • Managed over 30 special events, ranging from golf tournaments to galas to silent auctions to fashion shows, raising over 1.5 million dollars for local hospital system.
  • Provided leadership in working with Foundation Board of Directors on matters related to special events.
  • Identified stakeholders and major gift prospects through extensive research.
  • Established and maintained relationships with corporations and acted as foundation liaison with event venues.
  • Supervised staff during events and maintained efficient performance.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.

Assistant Director of Admissions

The Art Institute of Philadelphia
10.1998 - 07.2002
  • Recruited, evaluated, and qualified candidates for admission.
  • Scheduled and conducted interviews and guided candidates through admissions process to ensure successful matriculation.
  • Planned, promoted, and conducted open houses and special events.
  • Contributed significantly to growth of school’s culinary program from 25 students in 1998 to enrollment of over 300 in 2002.
  • Assisted prospective students with admissions by processing paperwork, arranging and conducting campus tours and conducting follow-up activities.
  • Maintained full knowledge of institution's catalog to fully explain course offerings and select programs to best fit each potential student's needs and goals.

Education

Non-Profit Management Certificate -

Duke University
Durham, NC
03.2012

B.A. - English

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
02.1996

Skills

  • Professional Skills
  • Self-directed with supportive and coordinative skills
  • Self-starter who works well independently and as member of team
  • Assumes responsibility and is dedicated to tasks
  • Outgoing, personable, resilient, and creative
  • Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, public relations, and problem-solving skills

Timeline

Development Officer

North Carolina Community Foundation
11.2013 - Current

Major Gifts and Special Event Coordinator

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation
02.2008 - 11.2013

Assistant Director of Admissions

The Art Institute of Philadelphia
10.1998 - 07.2002

Non-Profit Management Certificate -

Duke University

B.A. - English

Temple University

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