Meg Pickarski
About Meg Pickarski
Meg Pickarski serves as the Sr. Manager of Philanthropic Development Operations at Sesame Workshop, where she facilitates communication between Major Gift Officers and the database team to enhance donor cultivation. With a background in various nonprofit roles, she has developed expertise in database management and donation processing.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Meg Pickarski serves as the Senior Manager of Philanthropic Development Operations at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she facilitates communication between Major Gift Officers and the database team to ensure effective solicitation strategies and donor cultivation. She manages all online, credit card, and EFT donations, handling amounts that range from $10,000 to $100,000 daily. Her responsibilities contribute to the organization's philanthropic efforts and support its mission.
Previous Experience in Philanthropy
Prior to her current role, Meg Pickarski accumulated significant experience in the nonprofit sector. She worked as a Database and Reports Manager at Lambda Legal from 2014 to 2020, where she built and maintained queries to ensure database accuracy and integrity. Additionally, she served as a Development Assistant at Bailey House, Inc. in 2014 and held an internship as an Executive Assistant at Women Lawyers Joining Hands in 2013. Earlier, she was a Tenant Services Coordinator Intern at the Center for Urban Community Services in 2012.
Education and Academic Background
Meg Pickarski studied at Rutgers University from 2008 to 2013, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women and Gender Studies and Philosophy. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation for her work in philanthropic development and nonprofit operations. She completed her secondary education at Stroudsburg High School.