Megan Hutchison, Cfre
About Megan Hutchison, Cfre
Megan Hutchison is the Director of Development at Texas A&M Foundation, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in nonprofit management and policy analysis, with previous roles at Bloomington Community Orchard and Indiana University Bloomington.
Work at Texas A&M Foundation
Megan Hutchison serves as the Director of Development at Texas A&M Foundation, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she focuses on fundraising and development initiatives that support various academic and research programs within the foundation. Her work encompasses collaboration with departments such as Horticultural Sciences, Leach Teaching Gardens, Soil and Crop Sciences, Plant Pathology & Microbiology, and Biochemistry & Biophysics. Through her efforts, she aims to enhance the foundation's capacity to support educational and research endeavors.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Prior to her current role, Megan Hutchison worked as a Fundraising Officer at Bloomington Community Orchard from 2012 to 2017. In this capacity, she was responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support the orchard's mission. Her experience in this role contributed to her understanding of nonprofit fundraising and community engagement. Additionally, she served as the Assistant Director for Intensive Freshman Seminars and Freshman Interest Groups at Indiana University Bloomington from 2007 to 2012, where she facilitated programs aimed at enhancing the educational experience for incoming students.
Education and Expertise
Megan Hutchison earned her Master of Public Administration from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied Policy Analysis and Nonprofit Management from 2004 to 2006. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the same institution, with a focus on Telecommunications, Art History, and Nonprofit Management, completed between 1998 and 2003. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in public administration and nonprofit operations, which informs her work in development and fundraising.
Teaching Experience
In 2006, Megan Hutchison briefly worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington. During her one-month tenure, she assisted in teaching an intensive writing course focused on international and national policy. This experience contributed to her skills in education and communication, which are valuable in her current role in development.