meet Meg

Philanthropy Consultant
Author
Mom
Entrepreneur
Speaker

Meg is a speaker, writer, and co-founder with her husband of a philanthropy consultancy where she + her team drive meaningful impact.

Meg writes and speaks on how + why philanthropy can be a household word and topic, how it changes communities, and the importance of raising the next generation of philanthropists. She is passionate, too, about motherhood + entrepreneurship, sharing essays and stories about her journey in navigating both.

At her firm, Meg advises nonprofit institutions on campaign initiatives that generate impactful philanthropy to solve pressing problems, and advises families on how to be meaningful and outcome-driven with their own giving.

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Children’s Book on Philanthropy.

Follow Philomena’s journey to discovering the power + joy of generosity. With curiosity and enthusiasm, she learns that she is not too young or too small to help make the world a better place!

CBS Morning News

Meg joined CBS Mornings Plus to share What’s Philanthropy to Philomena? and offer tips on how families can include children in giving!

Don’t miss Meg’s features on BusinessInsider.com and TODAY.com, about how a stranger and a social media account saved her daughter’s life.

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Philanthropy: for businesses, families, and nonprofits.

Meg's work as a consultant focuses on impactful philanthropy. Her areas of expertise include advising families on how to meaningfully drive outcomes and tackle community + global challenges through giving, and training the next generation on how to be generous. With nonprofit organizations, she works to implement best practices in planning for and carrying out large campaign initiatives, and hosts workshops on major gifts programs. At corporate speaking events, Meg shares about our country’s philanthropy trends and how they shape the way we should approach generosity, where to start with philanthropy, and how to involve our families in making the world a better place in a meaningful, impactful way.

You can learn more here about Meg’s consulting firm, George Philanthropy Group.  

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When she’s not working…

You can find her between a few spots on the east coast: taking her kids for a walk along the intracoastal in West Palm Beach, enjoying fresh air in the Adirondack Mountains, and feeling alive (and indulging in Italian food) in New York City. She loves the idea of snow skiing and water sports but is mostly best left with food + drinks on flat land while her husband + children partake in activities. When her kids go to bed, she reads essays, articles and books and writes her own. A fierce loyalist, she’ll never stop daily check-in texts with her college best friends and sister, or scrolling Instagram during lunch.

  • “Meg George's presentation on funding options for small private schools was incredibly insightful. Her expertise and knowledge were evident, and she presented complex financial strategies clearly and concisely. Her session provided invaluable information that will help our association's schools explore new avenues for sustainable growth.”

    Worokya Duncan, EdD, Associate Director for Professional Learning, NYSAIS

  • “Meg's presentation was phenomenal. I saw so many people lining up to ask her questions and singing her praises for delivering so much information so well in the time allotted. She's so relatable and easy to understand.”

    Patricia McMahon, Board Member, AFP Southwest Florida Chapter

  • “Meg is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker who brings clarity and energy to the complex topic of major gifts. She breaks down concepts in an approachable way, making them easy to understand and apply. She was also generous with her time, making sure to get to everyone's questions. ”

    Kristen Lynch, Director of Development, International OCD Foundation

    Program Committee, Women in Development of Greater Boston

  • "The Western NY Chapter of AFP had the pleasure of welcoming Meg as a facilitator during our 2024 Day of Education. Meg's session was engaging and her use of storytelling and real-life examples kept our participants involved throughout the day. Meg's 'down-to-earth' and approachable nature helps participants leave feeling like they had practical and effective tips and tools to implement major gift solicitation strategies in their own organizations."

    AnneMarie Haumesser, Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Canisius University

    Board Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals Western New York Chapter

Read Meg’s essay in Birmingham Parent that shares all things kids and philanthropy: empowering them to change the word.

Latest Blog Posts

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My daughter has life-threatening food allergies. I wish someone could tell me she will be able to live a full future.
My daughter has life-threatening food allergies. I wish someone could tell me she will be able to live a full future.

My daughter has life-threatening food allergies. I wish someone could tell me she will be able to live a full future.

Kids + Philanthropy: Let’s Empower Them to Change the World
Kids + Philanthropy: Let’s Empower Them to Change the World

Teaching kids about philanthropy empowers them to become creative thinkers, social innovators, and compassionate leaders.

How Reading Fair Play Changed My Life
How Reading Fair Play Changed My Life

This book opened our eyes to what’s fair and practical in running a household, and I hope it’ll inspire you if you haven’t dove into the Fair Play life yet!

What it's like to be Business Partners with my Husband
What it's like to be Business Partners with my Husband

Working together as spouses is all we’ve ever known, but some takeaways have been noteworthy lessons!

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