Megan Wenger

Senior Program Manager & Program Producer @Global Philanthropy Forum

San Francisco, CA, US

The Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF) convenes philanthropists, social investors, and global changemakers to address complex global challenges. In my dual role as Program Producer and Senior Program Manager, I lead event strategy, production, and community engagement across our flagship summit and year-round programming.*Managed end-to-end production for 4+ global conferences (250+ attendees each), overseeing programming, registration, venue and vendor coordination, and cross-functional execution.*Co-led production of 8 partner events during Climate Week & UNGA 2024 in NYC, engaging 10+ global partners.*Spearheaded digital platform launch (Mighty Networks) and redesigned website to boost engagement and content delivery.*Increased newsletter subscribers by 56% and supported multi-channel marketing strategy across email and social media.*Implemented robust program evaluation methods, tracking metrics and attendee feedback to optimize event ROI and strategy.*Managed Salesforce CRM data systems—leading data cleanup, segmentation, and integration with registration workflows.*Supported major donor and foundation stewardship, contributing to multi-year renewals and new philanthropic relationships.*Developed and maintained Whova event apps, resulting in 90%+ attendee satisfaction and seamless onsite experience.*Negotiated contracts and managed vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality execution within budget.*Supervised and trained interns and staff across multiple events, enhancing team capacity and collaboration.

University of San Francisco

Master's degree, International/Global Studies

Boise State University

International Business with Minor in Spanish