Experience

Our Lady of the Wayside

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Administrator of Specialized Services

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  As Administrator of Specialized Services for Our Lady of the Wayside, I advance the agency's mission and vision through the development of major gifts and special projects. As Administrator of Specialized Services for Our Lady of the Wayside, I advance the agency's mission and vision through the development of major gifts and special projects.



Game On

• Co-Founder

  • Sep 2007 - Aug 2010

  Co-Founder of a non-profit organization for children with autism, focusing on experiential learning through play ... said another way: our after-school and summer camp programming had all the facets of the best gym class ever - with social and developmental supports for kids on the spectrum. Co-developed programming, and co-managed client support, peer model engagement, marketing, fundraising, professional relationships, as well as a staff of 20 amazing & dedicated professionals. Co-Founder of a non-profit organization for children with autism, focusing on experiential learning through play ... said another way: our after-school and summer camp programming had all the facets of the best gym class ever - with social and developmental supports for kids on the spectrum. Co-developed programming, and co-managed client support, peer model engagement, marketing, fundraising, professional relationships, as well as a staff of 20 amazing & dedicated professionals.



Meg Downey Marketing

• President & Owner

  • Apr 1998 - Aug 2010

  Supported clients in the development and implementation of strategic plans, case studies, marketing strategies, non-profit Board management, fundraising and grant writing. Client base included Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Summa Hospital System, Upslope Brewery, Panache Cycle Wear and Catholic Charities. Supported clients in the development and implementation of strategic plans, case studies, marketing strategies, non-profit Board management, fundraising and grant writing. Client base included Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Summa Hospital System, Upslope Brewery, Panache Cycle Wear and Catholic Charities.



Catholic Charities Corporation

• Vice President for Marketing and Communications

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Managed a $1 million annual departmental budget supporting marketing and communications for the Cleveland Catholic Charities system's three parent corporations, 40 agencies, as well as special projects for the Diocese of Cleveland. Participated in and implemented long range and strategic planning, budgeting, over-arching marketing goals & objectives. Collaborated with senior staff members, Board members, internal staff, external freelancers, various Secretariats of the Bishop's Cabinet, and co-founded the agency's Associate Board. Show less



National MS Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fundraising/Event Coordinator

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Responsible for planning and execution of the Cleveland chapter's annual MS Walk event, including 4,000 walkers at three sites throughout northeast Ohio and raising approximately $800,000. Worked in support of other fundraising initiatives and the Chapter's Board. Responsible for planning and execution of the Cleveland chapter's annual MS Walk event, including 4,000 walkers at three sites throughout northeast Ohio and raising approximately $800,000. Worked in support of other fundraising initiatives and the Chapter's Board.



Contract Marketing

• Account Manager

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Managed the firm's largest clients including Goodyear, Denny's and Au Bon Pain through coordination of and implementation of marketing strategies. Assisted in creating and implementing regional marketing strategies and training programs for designated markets. Managed the firm's largest clients including Goodyear, Denny's and Au Bon Pain through coordination of and implementation of marketing strategies. Assisted in creating and implementing regional marketing strategies and training programs for designated markets.



Cosmopolis, Crowley

• Media Buyer and Planner

  • Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Researched media options for the advertising agency's clients, negotiated rates and developed schedules reaching designated target markets. Researched media options for the advertising agency's clients, negotiated rates and developed schedules reaching designated target markets.



Blumenfield Marketing

• Account Manager

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Managed the Consumer Reports Books direct mail account. Liaison to the Direct Marketing Day in New York committee. Managed the Consumer Reports Books direct mail account. Liaison to the Direct Marketing Day in New York committee.