Megan K. Riebe, CFRE
Associate Vice President For Development and Campaign Director at University of Alaska Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Susan Anderson
I have had the pleasure of working with Megan for many years, especially when I was a University of Alaska Foundation board member. She is a talented professional who builds high performing teams and implements successful fundraising on a large scale such as the "For Alaska" campaign. Megan is a kind and thoughtful leader who perseveres through challenges with a wonderful sense of humor and hope. It is a joy to work with her.
Bobi Rinehart, CFRE
I've had the good fortune of working with Megan for over a decade. Beyond her obvious fundraising successes, Megan is an outstanding colleague. She is always willing to lend a hand and share her expertise with other fundraisers across the UA system. Her positive attitude and collaborative spirit make her a joy to work with, and she has fostered a culture of excellence and integrity at the UA Foundation. If you have the opportunity to work with Megan, don't pass it up!
Susan Anderson
I have had the pleasure of working with Megan for many years, especially when I was a University of Alaska Foundation board member. She is a talented professional who builds high performing teams and implements successful fundraising on a large scale such as the "For Alaska" campaign. Megan is a kind and thoughtful leader who perseveres through challenges with a wonderful sense of humor and hope. It is a joy to work with her.
Bobi Rinehart, CFRE
I've had the good fortune of working with Megan for over a decade. Beyond her obvious fundraising successes, Megan is an outstanding colleague. She is always willing to lend a hand and share her expertise with other fundraisers across the UA system. Her positive attitude and collaborative spirit make her a joy to work with, and she has fostered a culture of excellence and integrity at the UA Foundation. If you have the opportunity to work with Megan, don't pass it up!
Susan Anderson
I have had the pleasure of working with Megan for many years, especially when I was a University of Alaska Foundation board member. She is a talented professional who builds high performing teams and implements successful fundraising on a large scale such as the "For Alaska" campaign. Megan is a kind and thoughtful leader who perseveres through challenges with a wonderful sense of humor and hope. It is a joy to work with her.
Bobi Rinehart, CFRE
I've had the good fortune of working with Megan for over a decade. Beyond her obvious fundraising successes, Megan is an outstanding colleague. She is always willing to lend a hand and share her expertise with other fundraisers across the UA system. Her positive attitude and collaborative spirit make her a joy to work with, and she has fostered a culture of excellence and integrity at the UA Foundation. If you have the opportunity to work with Megan, don't pass it up!
Susan Anderson
I have had the pleasure of working with Megan for many years, especially when I was a University of Alaska Foundation board member. She is a talented professional who builds high performing teams and implements successful fundraising on a large scale such as the "For Alaska" campaign. Megan is a kind and thoughtful leader who perseveres through challenges with a wonderful sense of humor and hope. It is a joy to work with her.
Bobi Rinehart, CFRE
I've had the good fortune of working with Megan for over a decade. Beyond her obvious fundraising successes, Megan is an outstanding colleague. She is always willing to lend a hand and share her expertise with other fundraisers across the UA system. Her positive attitude and collaborative spirit make her a joy to work with, and she has fostered a culture of excellence and integrity at the UA Foundation. If you have the opportunity to work with Megan, don't pass it up!
Credentials
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International Academy for Advancement Leadership
Advancement ResourcesJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Facilitator
The Center for Leadership Philanthropy -
Certified Fundraising Executive
CFRE International
Experience
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University of Alaska Foundation
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Vice President For Development and Campaign Director
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Jun 2012 - Present
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Advancement Resources
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic Partner
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Nov 2019 - Present
As a Performance Partner, Megan provides one-on-one coaching to individuals who are looking to extend their professional development beyond the classroom learning experience. Through a heavily personalized approach, Megan works with development professionals to explore, define, and resolve challenges and to optimize opportunities. Megan has been serving the non-profit and higher education sectors as a fundraising professional for over 23 years. For the past nine years, she has served as Associate Vice President for Development for the University of Alaska and Executive Director of the University of Alaska Foundation. In this role, Megan provides leadership to the UA team in all aspects of development from annual giving to principal gifts. She oversees the UA Foundation development team. Megan also leads the planning and implementation of the University of Alaska’s campaign. Megan is a Certified Fund Raising Executive who is skilled in strategic fundraising and campaign planning, and in leading staff and volunteer boards toward breakthrough performance. Show less
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University of Alaska
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Associate Vice President of Development, Executive Director of the University of Alaska Foundation
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
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Gonzaga University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Development, Leadership Gifts
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Jul 2008 - Jun 2012
Ambassador representing Gonzaga University and matching donor's philanthropic goals to University initiatives. Member of senior management team. Developed leadership gifts program focusing on gifts of $250,000 and above including regularly scheduled meetings, and electronic tools and processes for tracking and documentation. Coordinate leadership level strategy development in collaboration with a team of leadership gift officers including University President, Senior VP for Principal Gifts, VP of University Relations, and others. Manage a portfolio of 125 individual and corporate prospects for blended results (annual, major and ultimate gifts); regions include New York/Connecticut/New Jersey, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Montana. Show less
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Washington State University Foundation
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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2001 - 2008
Served in a variety of roles including Development Coordinator for the College of Sciences, Assistant Director of Foundation Relations, Director of Development for WSU Extension and Director of the Washington State 4-H Foundation. Gained experience in all aspects of development including annual, major and planned giving, as well as volunteer management, strategic planning, and finance. Served in a variety of roles including Development Coordinator for the College of Sciences, Assistant Director of Foundation Relations, Director of Development for WSU Extension and Director of the Washington State 4-H Foundation. Gained experience in all aspects of development including annual, major and planned giving, as well as volunteer management, strategic planning, and finance.
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Director of Development
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Jan 1997 - Nov 2000
Fundraising leadership role focusing on corporate and foundation relations, to support sustainable natural resource utilization and economic development in a four-county region of coastal Washington State. Fundraising leadership role focusing on corporate and foundation relations, to support sustainable natural resource utilization and economic development in a four-county region of coastal Washington State.
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Education
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1986 - 1990
Washington State University - Carson College of Business
1990, Business Administration, Marketing -
2014 - 2015
University of Alaska Anchorage College of Business and Public Policy
Public Administration, Masters Level -
Gonzaga University
Communication and Leadership Studies, Master's Level
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