Meggan Thomas
Harrisonburg ,VA
Summary
“There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not lead single-issue lives.” A. Lorde.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grant and Affiliate Relations Manager
Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha
01.2023 - Current
- Manage $5M+ portfolio of corporate and foundation funders for one of largest Habitat affiliates nationally
- Supervise one staff member and faciliate multiple work groups
- Sustain strong relationships with program directors and leadership team to leverage their expertise
- Lead strategic efforts to expand grant/development program by developing robust stewardship content and conceptualizing new cases for support
- Lead emerging strategy to coordinate work with ten Habitat affiliates across the state of Nebraska, facilitate regular meetings
Grant Administrator (Contract)
Maryland Humanities
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated first-ever fund of general operating support grants
- Coordinated selection process for 93 applicants with Board committee
Corporate and Foundation Manager
Virginia Humanities
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Expanded relationships with 35+ major funders in partnership with program directors
- Developed comprehensive corporate case for support with board of directors to drive strategic development
- Staff Inclusion and Equity Committee Co-Chair
Grant Writer (Contract)
Black and Pink
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Developed a development program for a growing nonprofit organization
- Secured new, major grants (J.M.K Innovation Prize)
- Prepared organization for first-ever FT Director of Development
Asst. Director, Corporate and Foundations
UVA Darden School Foundation
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Led portfolio of 50+ companies
- Strengthened internal partnership with stakeholders managing corporate partnerships across Darden
- Prepared full assessment of corporate activity to inform business development strategy
Development Officer, Corporate
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Drove relationships with 75+ corporate supporters
- Collaborated across 100+ staff to lead strategy and special projects like Womens Build and Builders Blitz
- Led team of three; served as interim lead of full team of ten
- Regularly served as spokesperson for the organization
Development Operations Manager
Heartland Family Service
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Implemented department workflows for growing team
- Tracked all organizational gifts/interactions through Raiser's Edge
- Coordinated annual fund mailings, sponsor benefit execution
Loaned Executive
United Way of the Midlands
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Engaged portfolio of 100+ companies in annual campaign
- Presented to a wide array of employee groups in various formats to drive campaign engagement
Agency Relations Representative
Food Bank Of The Rockies
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Managed relationships, compliance for 600 agency members
- Designed and hosted monthly information sessions for agency members
- Initiated multiple process improvements agency-wide
Small Business Development Agent
Peace Corps Volunteers
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Created business plan with women's co-op of 1200 local makers
- Build capacity of co-op members through trainings
- Funded FairTrade storage facility, increasing supply & demand
Education
Master of Science - Nonprofit Leadership
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economics; Theology (Dual Degree)
Boston College, Honors Program
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2009
Semester Abroad - Economic Development
American University of Cairo
Cairo, Eygpt05.2008
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Strategy Development and Execution
- Change Management
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Certification
- Friendly City Florals, Board Treasurer 2024
- University of Pennsylvania, Course Assistant, 2024
- Center for Nonprofit Excellence, Emerging Leadership Circle, 2021
- iCAN Leadership Training, 2019
- Women's Fund of Omaha, CIRCLES Co-Chair, 2017
- American University of Cairo, Adult English Teacher, 2008
Software Experience
- Microsoft: Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint
- Google: Drive, Sheets, Slides, Forms
- Graphic Design: Canva, Adoble InDesign
- Communications: Constant Contact, MailChimp
- Data: Tableau, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Google Maps
- CRM: Raiser's Edge NXT, eTapestry, Salesforce, Every Action
- Project Management: Monday.com, Basecamp, Trello
- Misc: GrantHub, Grantable (AI), Foundant, BuilderTrend
Timeline
Grant and Affiliate Relations Manager
Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha
01.2023 - Current
Grant Administrator (Contract)
Maryland Humanities
09.2022 - 12.2022
Corporate and Foundation Manager
Virginia Humanities
03.2020 - 09.2022
Asst. Director, Corporate and Foundations
UVA Darden School Foundation
10.2019 - 03.2020
Grant Writer (Contract)
Black and Pink
09.2018 - 09.2020
Development Officer, Corporate
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
10.2015 - 09.2019
Development Operations Manager
Heartland Family Service
10.2013 - 10.2015
Loaned Executive
United Way of the Midlands
08.2013 - 10.2013
Agency Relations Representative
Food Bank Of The Rockies
08.2011 - 07.2013
Small Business Development Agent
Peace Corps Volunteers
07.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Nonprofit Leadership
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Economics; Theology (Dual Degree)
Boston College, Honors Program
Semester Abroad - Economic Development
American University of Cairo