Meghan Freeman Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, MO, US

St. Louis, MO, US

In this role, I will lead campus-wide cultivation of corporate entities, developing and stewarding beneficial relationships that advance the mission, purpose, and agenda of UMSL. I will serve as a liaison between corporations and campus representatives to identify mutual interests and mutually beneficial partnerships that will lead to significant.

St. Louis, MO, US

• Developed and executed a strategic plan for a 360° donor experience (recognition, stewardship, benefit implementation, solicitation) utilizing written, one-on-one, and public communications - Guided donors through a.
• Recruited and managed corporate volunteer leaders at C-Suite level
• Planned and executed donor events and programs - Ex. donor recognition, networking, professional development, educational, volunteer, etc. - Capacity ranging from 25-400 attendees
• Created and implemented an annual women’s mentorship program with help of volunteer steering committee - Conceptualized & managed all aspects of program: vision, strategy, structure, mentor recruitment, mentee.
• Led team of 3 staff to foster inclusivity and build lasting donor relationships

Denver, Colorado, US

Denver, Colorado, US

• Secured $52.5k in pharma/corp. healthcare funding in FY20 by managing local rep relationships across three markets.
• Successfully managed 4 campaigns & committees across 3 markets during COVID-19 pandemic. Replanned events 2-3 times before adapting to a virtual format, all while maintaining and securing $188k in sponsorship.
• Achieved 64% of FY20 combined revenue goal despite economic restraints due to pandemic, lowered expenses by $78k, and brought expense ratio down to 7%, ultimately netting $328k across four campaigns.
• Prior to pandemic, campaigns were on track to exceed comprehensive FY20 revenue goal of $555k ($265k = corporate sponsorship).
• Exceeded revenue target ($140k) for first Leadership Event (FY19) by $4k with only three months to plan and execute.
• Respectfully & tactfully managed the discontinuation of Challenge Walk MS ($200k), Walk MS: Cape Girardeau ($15k), and MS Leaders Challenge ($66k). Continuously working to transition these fundraiser and sponsor.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Established, retained, and renewed relationships with event participants, fundraisers, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners for a multitude of Society peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns/series.
• Managed a blended, cross-network portfolio totaling $425k; Challenge Walk MS: St. Louis ($212k), four Walk MS events ($70.5k), two DIY budgets ($110k), and Challenge Walk MS: Green Lake ($32.5k).
• Collaborated with Walk MS colleague and followed campaign operational and contingency plans, resulting in exceeding 2018 market Walk MS goal ($408k) by $7k, despite the discontinuation of 5 community Walks. In 2019, we.
• Secured $128k in total monetary sponsorship over the course of 5 years, including relationships with three national corporations – Hardees, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, and United HealthCare.
• Furthered project management experience serving on three work teams; most notably, the Data Team for the 2014-2018 master Walk MS series’ tracking workbook, as well as the Growth Potential work team for the Challenge.
• Routinely met one-on-one with top team captains and individual event participants to set goals, discuss progress, and assist with fundraising efforts and team recruitment.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Campaign lead for Challenge Walk MS ($280k) and MuckFest MS ($160k), while maintaining an additional $115k portfolio of teams, fundraisers, and donors within other market campaigns.
• Increased Challenge Walk revenue by 11% ($29k) in one year by identifying areas with potential for growth and creating action plans to achieve budgeted numbers.
• Recruited for & formed a 10-person planning committee after two years of inactivity, focusing on event experience, fundraising, recruitment, or sponsorship. The committee included a reputable chair who achieved the.
• Led a task force of past and current influential participants and volunteers in order to carry Challenge Walk through major financial and structural changes for the first time in the campaign’s 14-year history.
• Served as MuckFest MS fundraising relationship lead, while working with an outside production company to maintain a consistent event experience for participants around the country. After continuous increase in the.
• Participated as one of 10 members of the Challenge Walk MS National Work Team. Helped develop nation-wide operational plan for the series, focusing specifically on marketing tactics and a customizable implementation.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Reported directly to local Director of Development, while assisting five total department managers with data tracking, registration/recruitment, and achieving revenue goals.
• Served as market liaison for Society’s Fundraising Support Center during pilot year through 2019.
• Coordinated volunteer-led MS Young Professionals ($15k) and MS Ambassadors, while cultivating and retaining relationships with local pharmaceutical representatives.
• Managed projects for two interns, three permanent volunteers, and multiple seasonal volunteer groups.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Developed brand new PR Administrator position, responsibilities, and goals in an effort to increase disease and Society awareness, program and event participation, and overall market revenue.
• Organized all press efforts for a 90-county, multi-state service area, and secured 48 stories in local print, web, and broadcast media during first year of employment and position’s existence.
• Wrote for local MS Connection, and produced 14 video stories for website, e-mail, and social media distribution.

Columbia, Missouri, US

• Reporter for NBC affiliate - shooting, writing, editing and voicing three renditions of one story for the day's newscasts
• Anchored live cut-ins during the Today Show
• Produced live newscasts
• Editing experience with Avid, Adobe Premier, Final Cut, iMovie, and Windows Movie Maker

Columbia, MO, US

• Cold-called alumni, parents, and friends of Mizzou to solicit funds for the University, personally raising $47,576 in 5 semesters, working 9-15hrs/week.
• Built leadership skills while onboarding and training new employees

Columbia, Missouri, US

• Reporter for NPR affiliate - recording, writing, editing and voicing multiple renditions of one story for the day's newscasts
• Individual winner of the 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award Best Use of Sound - Region 5 (Veterans Day Audio Postcard)
• Team winner of the 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence - Region 5 (Buddy Packs Feature)

Bachelors Of Journalism, Broadcast Journalism

Secondary Education Certification, Speech & Theatre

High School Diploma