Connor Consulting LLC
Contact: megconsulting321@gmail.com
Megan Connor
Expert Fundraising and community engagement Solutions
With over 25 years of experience in government and nonprofits, I bring deep expertise in fundraising and government relations, helping nonprofits and communities achieve their goals with practical, actionable strategies. I have worked in the mayor’s office, state legislature, state agencies, higher and secondary education as well as organizations focused on the arts and recreation. My collaborative and creative approach enables organizations to secure essential funding and build strong relationships with government and community stakeholders. I am passionate about empowering nonprofits to create meaningful impact and lasting success.
My Focus and services
FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT
Enhance your nonprofit’s impact with tailored fundraising strategies. From grant writing to donor cultivation, I help secure sustainable funding, diversify revenue streams, and build lasting relationships to support your mission.
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
I offer the strategy to bring together key stakeholders to move non profits and government programs forward. As a seasoned volunteer manager, I specialize in organizing, training, and retaining passionate volunteers who play a crucial role in fundraising campaigns. By leveraging my experience in volunteer coordination, I ensure that your team operates seamlessly, maximizing the impact of your fundraising and strategic plan initiatives.
DONOR TARGETING
Identify and engage the right donors for your cause. I provide expert guidance to help target the right supporters, build long-term relationships, and ensure ongoing financial support for your organization’s success.
DONOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Strengthen donor relationships and secure lasting support. With years of experience, I guide nonprofits in nurturing meaningful connections, ensuring ongoing engagement, and driving long-term donor loyalty.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
My track record includes helping local governments secure funding for impactful projects like tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds and other recreational spaces that enrich community life. I specialize in securing state earmark and community preservation funding for towns and organizations.
EVENT PLANNING & EXECUTION
Plan and execute events that engage stakeholders and build awareness. From strategy to seamless execution, I manage every detail to ensure your event achieves its goals and leaves a lasting impact. I help with auction support by connecting with businesses for sponsorships. From large Galas to small in home gatherings, to town festivals and 5K races. I can help you coordinate engagement opportunities.
GRANT WRITING AND MANAGEMENT
Secure vital funding with expertly crafted grant proposals. I guide you through the entire process, ensuring compliance, effective reporting, and strengthening relationships with funders for long-term success.
A little more about about me…
My professional journey is marked by a proven track record of planning, executing, and growing successful campaigns that engage and inspire donors, participants, and stakeholders alike.
As a skilled communicator, I excel at fostering and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners, media, artists, and volunteers. My expertise in fundraising, research, and grant writing has enabled me to contribute significantly to non-profits across Cape Cod and the MetroWest area. Most recently, I worked on a transformative building campaign for The Umbrella Arts Center, helping it evolve into a regional arts hub and in my volunteer roles, I help coordinate a sailing program for kids and adults in Buzzard’s Bay in the summer as well as a town wide youth program for the month of July in the Town of Boxborough. Also, as Chair of the Boxborough Recreation Commission, I put together a state of the art recreational facility in the Town of Boxborough last year called Liberty Field which encompasses revitalized soccer fields, four pickleball courts, two tennis courts, a walking path around the area, a new pavilion, an adult fitness and playground facility and a revamped baseball field.
My career spans diverse sectors, including non-profit, higher education, secondary education, and state and local government. I hold a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Regis College. Volunteering has always been a cornerstone of my life; I’ve served as Commodore and managed the board for Wild Harbor Sailing, contributed to the United Way Board of Acton-Boxborough, and supported numerous local galas and community events.
Driven to make an on-the-ground impact, I transitioned from arts and education to the non-profit fundraising sector. I firmly believe in the power of fundraising and government relations to strengthen organizations and build resilient communities.
When I’m not working, you can find me sailing, skiing, cycling, swimming or hiking with my family embracing the joy of outdoor adventures.
Contact
Interested in working together? I would be happy to discuss how I can help your organization.
Email: megconsulting321@gmail.com
Mobile: 617-721-6218
