Margaret Hall

Director of Foundation Relations @National MS Society

Phoenix, AZ, US

Works nationally across all markets seeking sustained 6 and 7-figure giving though national and corporate foundations as part of a larger Philanthropy team responsible for raising $78 million annually Manage a portfolio of 75-100 donors and prospect new business to build a pipeline of qualified donors in the 6-7 figure range Develop relationships, set and activate solicitation strategies including writing complex and nuanced proposals Develop relationships, set and activate solicitation strategies including writing complex and nuanced proposals Serve as relationship lead to national and global public, private, and corporate foundations, identifying specific interests and deepen their connection to the organization In partnership with the Prospect Research and Management team, regularly research, qualify and assign foundations to portfolio through defined processes Collaborative with Individual Giving Staff, Corporate Engagement staff, market leaders, executive staff and volunteers, serving as the relationship lead to strategize solicitation Articulate the case for support, through oral and written means, so that foundations engage and financially support the mission and vision of the MS Society Drive key functions of the operational plan to achieve targeted revenue goals Society-wide Establish relationship management teams for high-capacity relationships within the portfolio and deploy teams as appropriate to engage foundation leaders and decision makers so that the Society is well positioned to compete for grant funding and deliver exceptional stewardship Leverage national donor cultivation and stewardship opportunities to increase meaningful interactions with foundations Activate gift renewal strategies aligning resources and executing streamlined processes to retain foundation donors

Arizona State University

Master of Arts - MA, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, English/Pre-Law

Glendale Community College

Associate of Arts - AA, English Language and Literature, General