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Megan Chasin, MBA

Megan Chasin, MBA

Verona,PA

Summary

Dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, my career has been marked by identifying and addressing gaps in educational needs through strategic grant opportunities. These opportunities have played a key role in fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. With a rich background in event management, spanning from intimate gatherings in donors' homes to large-scale events such as conferences, open houses, and alumni reunions, I bring a proven track record of successful execution.

Upon completing the Ed.D. program, I plan to embark on a career change. I seek to grow professionally utilizing the skills that I have gained throughout my career, into a dynamic role that not only aligns with my professional aspirations but also enables continuous growth and development within The Walt Disney Company.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Campus Development

The Pennsylvania State University
05.2023 - Current
  • Increased annual giving to the Penn State Fund by 200% on Giving Tuesday.
  • Achieved a top-four ranking for fundraising commitments in 2023 among the Commonwealth campus system.
  • Successfully curated speakers from the SMART manufacturing and technology sectors for the inaugural Building the Education of the Future Together conference, sponsored by the Federal Build Back Better Challenge Grant.

Parent and Special Giving Officer

Shady Side Academy
12.2012 - 05.2023
  • Successfully secured millions in grant funding including a $2 million gift for the equity and inclusion endowment
  • Created a strategic prospect pipeline for a $35 million comprehensive capital campaign
  • Primary Grant Writer and Grant Manager for the Academy
  • Responsible for developing and executing an outreach and stewardship program for the community of corporate/private foundations and families
  • Coordinator and manager for community events: Homecoming and Class Reunions, Grandparents and Special Friends Days, Volunteer Support Drives, Capital Campaign Events
  • Content Creator: Annual report of philanthropy, quarterly direct and electronic mail pieces
  • Content manager for social media alumni pages
  • Manage parent volunteer program.

Student Success Advisor

South University
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Served as the primary advocate for a portfolio of students
  • Developed course schedules with course sequencing the curriculum
  • Provided advisement on academic progress toward graduation.

Assistant Director of Regional Admission

Chatham University
06.2008 - 06.2011
  • Led event planning and management for the World Ready Women On-the-Go! Bus Tour to participate in an on-campus scholarship event
  • Directed the Rachel Carson Book Award scholarship program
  • Developed strategic plan for regional admission and marketing initiatives.

Education

Doctor of Education, Ed.D. - Social And Comparative Analysis

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
2025

MBA -

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communications, Broadcast Journalism

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2008

Skills

  • Relationship Builder
  • Storyteller
  • Innovator
  • Collaborator
  • Ethical Leader
  • Cultural Competence

Professional Development

  • Disney Institute, Leadership Essentials Series, Collaboration (2021), Elevate Your Vision (2022), Everyone Can Lead (2022)
  • University of Georgia, Fundamentals of Grant Writing (2022)

Volunteer Experience

  • Chatham University Alumni Association Board, member, July 2022- Present
  • Beverly’s Birthdays, member of fundraising committee and host committee for annual gala, 2014-2020
  • Junior League of Pittsburgh, chair of annual appeal committee, 2013-2016
  • PA Association for College Admission Counseling, chair of hospitality committee for annual conference, 2008-2011

Timeline

Director of Campus Development

The Pennsylvania State University
05.2023 - Current

Parent and Special Giving Officer

Shady Side Academy
12.2012 - 05.2023

Student Success Advisor

South University
06.2011 - 06.2012

Assistant Director of Regional Admission

Chatham University
06.2008 - 06.2011

Doctor of Education, Ed.D. - Social And Comparative Analysis

University of Pittsburgh

MBA -

Chatham University

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communications, Broadcast Journalism

Chatham University
Megan Chasin, MBA