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Philanthropy

Meg's work as a consultant focuses on impactful philanthropy. Her areas of expertise include advising families on how to meaningfully drive outcomes through philanthropy, and working with nonprofit organizations to implement best practices around raising impactful support.

She's a principal consultant at her firm, writer about philanthropy, and speaker at workshops, conferences, and for institutions & families on outcome-driven philanthropy trends and best practices. 

“Nearly $500B was given away in our country last year — we know much about who it came from and where it went, so let’s use that intel to position ourselves to solicit transformational gifts for our organizations. We know the skills we must acquire to secure the utmost support.”

Nonprofits

Topics Covered

  • Philanthropy Trends in America

  • Major & Principal Gift Best Practices (versions available for new fundraisers or more seasoned fundraisers)

  • How to Build a Relationship-Centric Major Gift Program

  • Securing Visits and Executing Major Gift Solicitations (for more seasoned fundraisers)

  • Understanding Philanthropic Investors

  • Planning for a Successful Campaign

  • How to Launch and Execute a Successful Campaign

Families &

Corporations

Topics Covered

  • Philanthropy Trends in America and How to Consider Our Own Giving

  • Making Meaningful, Outcome-Driven Philanthropic Investments

  • Building Multi-Generational Family Foundations

  • Involving the Next Generation in Intentional Charitable Giving

For the Media

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In person + virtual speaking engagements

  • Presenter - Women in Development New Jersey Virtual Speaking Engagement (February 2024)

  • Presenter - AFP CNY Virtual Lunch and Learn Capital Campaign Training (February 2024)

  • Presenter - NAYDO (North America YMCA Development Organization) Virtual Webinar (February 2024)

  • Interviewee - Business Owners Speak with Matt Wilson (January 2024)

  • Course Presenter - AFP Miami Fundamentals of Fundraising (January 2024 in Miami, FL)

  • Interviewee - Good Day Chicago (January 2024)

  • Live Guest - WKTC News (December 2023 in Utica, NY)

  • Live Guest - WPBF News (December 2023 in West Palm Beach, FL)

  • Interviewee - WSYR Interview with Carrie Lazarus (November + December 2023)

  • Workshop Presenter - Nonprofit First (November 2023 in West Palm Beach, FL)

  • Presenter - Manning & Napier Virtual Webinar (November 2023)

  • Session Presenter - Florida Counsel for Independent Schools Annual Convention (November 2023 in Miami, FL)

  • Course Presenter - Brand Together Boot Camp hosted by Peapod Design (October 2023 in New York City + Washington, DC and August 2023 in Summit, NJ)

  • Pro Work-Shop Guest - We Are for Good (June 2023)

  • Guest Speaker - AFP Miami (May 2023 in Miami, FL)

  • Keynote + Breakout Session Speaker - National Association of Education Foundations National Conference (March 2023 in Las Vegas, NV)

  • Lunch and Learn Presenter - Parisleaf (March 2023)

  • Workshop Presenter - Nonprofit First (September 2022 in West Palm Beach, FL)

  • Keynote Speaker - AFP WNY Annual Fundraising & Networking Conference (August 2021 in Buffalo, NY)

George Philanthropy Group

George Philanthropy Group

Click the button below to learn more about Meg’s consulting firm, George Philanthropy Group.