Megan Mills, Msw
About Megan Mills, Msw
Megan Mills, MSW, serves as the Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in social work and extensive experience in community development and philanthropy, she has dedicated her career to supporting mission-driven organizations.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Megan Mills serves as the Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on advancing the organization's mission to support philanthropic initiatives. Her work involves strategic planning and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance fundraising efforts. Mills is based in the Greater St. Louis Area, where she utilizes her extensive background in community development and social work to drive impactful results.
Previous Experience at CCS Fundraising
Megan Mills has held multiple positions at CCS Fundraising prior to her current role. She was the Associate Director from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to fundraising strategies and community engagement. In 2018, she briefly served as the Executive Director for two months, overseeing operations in Springdale, AR. Additionally, she worked as the Senior Director for one year from 2018 to 2019, further solidifying her expertise in the fundraising sector.
Education and Expertise
Megan Mills holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Arkansas Tech University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, earning a Master's Degree in Social Work from 2014 to 2016. Her academic background supports her professional focus on social impact and community development.
Community Development Experience
Megan Mills has significant experience in community development. She worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Vanuatu from 2011 to 2013, where she served as an English Language Trainer and Community Development Coordinator. Her role involved securing essential materials and funding for community projects. Additionally, she collaborated with various non-profit organizations in St. Louis to implement social impact strategies aimed at improving impoverished and blighted communities.
Internship at Equifax
Before her tenure at CCS Fundraising, Megan Mills interned at Equifax as a Community Development Intern from 2015 to 2016. This nine-month internship in St. Louis, MO, provided her with foundational experience in community engagement and development, further informing her career path in philanthropy and social work.