Megan Tenenbaum, MS, CFRE

Alumni Affairs Student Intern

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About me
Director of Annual Giving at University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management | Driving $1.75M+ Annual Giving Programs | Mastering Donor Engagement Through Data, Storytelling & Scalable Systems | CFRE-Certified
Education
- LSU Shreveport
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  Master of Science - MS Nonprofit Administration, Nonprofit Development
  Activities and Societies: The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
  Activities and Societies: Alpha Omicron Pi, Order of Omega, Panhellenic Council, Minnesota Student Association, CFANS Student Board, CFANS Alumni Society, University of Minnesota Board of Regents (Student Representative)
Experience
- University of Minnesota
  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
  Alumni Affairs Student Intern
- Greenville Arts Council
  Nov 2010 - May 2013
  Increased program funding by 25% through donor relationships, additional grants, and in-kind donations. Integrated arts programming in nine elementary schools as part of the John F. Kennedy Center Partner in Education Programs. Supported the Greenville Arts Council on elementary school arts integration training and implementation.
  - Arts in Education Coordinator
    Nov 2011 - May 2013
  - Education Coordinator - AmeriCorps*VISTA
    Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
- Mississippi Arts Commission
  May 2013 - Aug 2013
  Whole Schools Initiative, Arts Integration Consultant
  Reviewed grant applications, assessed goal alignment, and documented site visits to funded locations.
- Chicago Commons
  Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
  Youth Resource Coordinator
  Assisted with grant writing, reporting, and program modifications to meet organizational goals and funder requirements.
- Rush University Medical Center
  Oct 2014 - Dec 2019
  Promoted to oversee annual giving across multiple programs and partner cross-functionally to align fundraising efforts. Promoted to a more strategic role, developing and implementing fundraising campaigns for significant programs. Supported the daily operations of the annual giving program, including donor communications, fundraising campaigns, donor database management, and administrative support for the philanthropy team.
  - Associate Director of Annual Giving
    Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
  - Assistant Director of Annual Giving
    Sept 2016 - Apr 2018
  - Development Associate of Annual Giving
    Oct 2014 - Sept 2016
- University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
  Jan 2020 - now
  Oversees the development and execution of the +$1.5M annual giving program. Direct leadership of a small team. Newly created role to support the long-term strategy and growth of the annual giving program.
  - Director of Annual Giving
    Oct 2021 - now
  - Associate Director of Annual Giving
    Jan 2020 - Oct 2021
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Mailpiece Design Professional (MDP)
  United States Postal Service
  May 2019
- Certified Fund Raising Executive
  CFRE International
  Oct 2018
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- Blackbaud Certified in Luminate Online (bCLO)
  Blackbaud
  Sept 2018
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member
  Issued by Metro Blooms on Apr 2021
  Associated with Megan Tenenbaum, MS, CFRE
- Twin Cities Chapter Membership Chair
  Issued by Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes on Jun 2021
  Associated with Megan Tenenbaum, MS, CFRE
- Associate Committee Member
  Issued by Chicago Foundation for Education on Sept 2016
  Associated with Megan Tenenbaum, MS, CFRE
- Associate Board Member
  Issued by Alain Locke Charter School on Jul 2015
  Associated with Megan Tenenbaum, MS, CFRE
- Volunteer
  Issued by After School Matters on Nov 2015
  Associated with Megan Tenenbaum, MS, CFRE
- Tutor
  Issued by Tutoring Chicago on Sept 2016
  Associated with Megan Tenenbaum, MS, CFRE