Meredith White

Experience

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  Friends of Markell

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Intern
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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Intern

  Office of Congressman Russ Carnahan

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  University of Delaware

  Aug 2006 - May 2007

  BoA Career Services Center Student Assistant
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  John Edwards for President

  Jul 2007 - Feb 2008

  Field Organizer
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  U.S. Senate

  Mar 2008 - May 2009

  Staff Assistant for Senator Claire McCaskill
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  Flanagan Fulkerson & Company

  May 2009 - Dec 2010

  Fundraising Associate
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  The Smith Free Group

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

  Associate

  Tracked and communicated key legislation and press pertinent to Firm's clients on issues regarding intellectual property, infrastructure, technology, data privacy and cyber security. Covered related hearings and industry events directly for clients and principles represetnting the entertainment, video game, music, and financial services industries. Managed firm wide fundraising for over 30 Senate and House Democratic campaigns.

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  UBS

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2018

  As a new Director, I immediately focused on where to improve efficiency within PAC operations and how to expand our donor base outside of Wealth Management. Through lean practice application we reduced lag time from compliance approval of G37 requests for check disbursement and instituted other operational improvements. Through targeted email solicitations, calls and research, we increased participation created an educational toolkit outreach campaign to expand awareness of the PAC throughout UBS and across all business groups. Consistently increased PAC participation by driving growth in low dollar donations during the 2018 firm wide email solicitation campaign and increased cycle payroll receipts by over $200,000. Show less I hit the ground running at UBS the day after President Obama's second inauguration in January 2013. Within the first quarter of 2013 we created new UBS PAC materials, solidified new PAC offerings along distinct giving levels and increased receipts by over 30%. I attended multiple UBS events across the country to raise funds for the PAC and to introduce our new PAConnect benefits to UBS employees, all the while following the strict FEC laws to keep the UBS PAC compliant and running smoothly. Throughout the next four years we increased receipts almost 70% and continually presented growing numbers to the UBS PAC Board of Directors every quarter. Show less

  • Director, Political Affairs Manager

    Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Associate Director, Political Affairs Manager

    Jan 2013 - Mar 2017
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  Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

  Member of the winning team for Georgetown's Opening Business Residency which featured multiple teams representing telecommunication companies across the globe. Teams were given the goal of providing analysis and strategy recommendations to negotiate a stronger market saturation and a sustainable presence in the industry. Completed the Georgetown Startup & Innovation Residency focusing on customer development and adoption of personal fitness apps and games. We created and refined a customer survey to show potential investors insights about market entry and customer preferences. Organized the first annual Georgetown Executive MBA Flag Football game to promote and create new traditions, future networking opportunities and stronger alumni relationships among Executive MBA students. Participated in the International Business Residency in Seoul, South Korea where my team consulted with Costco Korea on how to increase, implement and understand the importance of Data Mining for promotions and membership retention. Working directly with Marketing, Buying and IT, we created a plan to move forward and embrace a strong data mining operation. Completed the final Global Capstone Project, coordinating research interviews in DC, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne along with Renewable Energy Project site visits. Our Team, explored renewable energy investment in Australia, to evaluate and understand the components and stakeholders of the value chain and identify the barriers that impede widespread adoption of RE initiatives, in order to create a sustainable model that can be replicated on a global scale. Using my political government background, my team role focused on how government entities are promoting the adoption of Renewable Energy initiatives through trade, policy and stakeholder management. Show less

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  JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

  Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, PAC Manager

  Consistently solicited senior leaders for new and increased PAC contributions by identifying existing internal events and creating new opportunities for multiple touch points and relationship building. Responsible for creating the yearly Operating Committee presentation. Updated traditional slides to include better growth metrics, data visualization and regional targeting strategy. Created multiple targeted fundraising campaigns for lower dollar donations with a focus on participation and retention. Launched Get Out The Vote campaign partnership with NextGen Business Resource Group (BRG) featuring branded “I voted” stickers to share employee selfies on JPMC employees’ mobile app INK. Instituted first debt retirement contribution strategy coordinating with both Public Affairs and Government Relations to target key stakeholders with early support. Launched annual email fundraising campaign to over 75,000 employees within two months of being hired including CEO and leadership communications. Created new branding materials, more efficient budget operations and identified and worked with Global Political Law to eliminate outdated internal legal and HR restrictions. Analyzed current PAC operating budget, eliminating outdated services by $60k/year in order to create operational improvements, better website functionality and user experience and invest in innovative marketing tools and collateral. Developed relationships with internal communications department to revamp marketing collateral, website, and overall messaging as part of the JPMC brand.Board Member, National Association of Business PACs. Providing and creating learning, networking and industry benchmarking for Corporate and Association PAC professionals. Show less

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  New Degree Press

  Jun 2019 - now

  Author

  The Fundraiser, published by New Degree PressThis book is about facing your fears of fundraising and the inspiration to get you started.Available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Ingram! (E-book and Paperback)First Week on Amazon! #1 Best Seller - Non-Profit, Fundraising & Grants#1 New Release - Non-Profit, Fundraising & Grants#1 New Release - Crowdfunding#2 New Release - Customer Relations#2 New Release - Industries, Service#2 New Release - Consulting#3 New Release - Careers & Job Hunting#3 Best Seller - Crowdfunding#6 New Release - Women in Business Show less

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  Zillow

  Apr 2020 - Jul 2024

  As Government Relations and Operations Manager at Zillow, I spearheaded strategic initiatives that enhanced transparency and effectiveness of a growing Government Relations team. I developed and implemented decision-making frameworks that empowered senior leadership to make more informed choices, driving organizational impact and increased political engagement. A key highlight of my tenure was championing an internal advocacy campaign that saved Zillow's ZTRAX database from decommissioning, securing a $100,000+ cost reduction, and fostering partnerships with over 300 government, non-profit, and academic entities, leading to the successful 2025 relaunch. Show less Recruited to build and launch Zillow’s first-ever Political Action Committees (ZG PAC and ZG NY State PAC), developing all governance materials and managing compliance and legal documentation and vendors. Led user experience upgrades for disbursement efficiency and legal compliance and served as the SME for all inquiries and crisis communications, while drafting all PAC fundraising and education communications.Exceeded $1M in total receipts for ZG PAC and ZG NY State PAC within three years, driving a 5% increase in participation and a 30% boost in recurring payroll in Q2 2024. Positioned the PAC for a year-over-year doubling of receipts by 2025, all with a fully remote workforce.Drafted and launched Zillow's first Time Off to Vote benefit and internal poll worker recruitment campaign, collaborating with Social Impact, HR, Legal, and Communications teams. Facilitated integration of a voter registration tool into the rental product, highlighted in a NYT Civic Alliance partnership.Initiated and compiled Zillow’s Political Engagement Report covering Zillow’s advocacy goals and strategy, political spending considerations and disclosures, trade association and social welfare organizations membership, corporate governance, and comprehensive annual spending data. Assisted investor relations in successfully resolving a major advocate investor inquiry and prevented Board of Directors involvement and vote by previewing report with investors prior to publication. Presented results to the Board of Directors subcommittee. Received top rank of Trendsetter from CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure & Accountability.Revamped all ZG PAC collateral and crisis communications to better address political risk and spending inquiries, supporting legal, HR, and communications teams. Served as the SME for internal and external discussions, successfully mitigating 100% of employee threats through direct engagement. Show less

  • Government Relations Operations Manager

    Jan 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Government & External Relations Manager

    Apr 2020 - Dec 2022
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  AnchorPoint Staffing Group

  Dec 2024 - Apr 2025

  Recruiting Consultant

  At AnchorPoint Staffing Group, we understand the challenges of finding the right talent. That's why we specialize in providing stress-free hiring processes for our clients. Whether you're seeking direct hire, temporary, or temp-to-hire solutions, we are dedicated to delivering the best staffing solutions tailored to your specific requirements.

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  Quorum

  Mar 2025 - now

  Account Manager

  Quorum is public affairs software that helps you work smarter and move faster. Thousands of public affairs professionals use Quorum for their work in Congress, all 50 state legislatures, major U.S. cities, the European Union, and several additional countries. Founded in 2014, Quorum is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with an international office in Brussels. Quorum works with Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, advocacy groups, embassies, nonprofits, and government agencies. Learn why Quorum is best in class at www.quorum.us. Show less