Megan Vitale

About Megan Vitale

I’m a nonprofit professional and project strategist with 10 years of experience in fundraising, grants management, and strategic operations. My work centers on building systems that support long-term funding success — from prospecting and research to narrative development, impact tracking, and post-award reporting.As the Grants and Impact Manager at the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, I lead our grant portfolio strategy and oversee the full lifecycle of funding opportunities. By enhancing internal workflows and implementing scalable research and reporting systems, I’ve helped streamline prospect identification and significantly reduce the time spent on routine reporting, allowing more time for relationship-building and strategic planning.My career spans both nonprofit development and project management. From managing multi-million-dollar documentation systems in the construction industry to leading communications and grant efforts for early childhood education programs, I’ve built a track record of aligning funding strategy with organizational mission and impact.I bring a strong analytical mindset to my work, blending storytelling with data to create compelling funding proposals. I’ve collaborated with cross-functional teams in education, health, and the arts to secure funding, build partnerships, and drive measurable community outcomes.I’m especially passionate about helping mission-driven organizations deepen their impact through efficient processes, strong narrative alignment, and clear outcome measurement. My approach draws on PMP-aligned project management principles and a deep understanding of funder expectations, compliance, and reporting metrics.

Experience

1. Grants and Impact Manager

   Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

   Jul 2024 — Present

Education

• Rollins College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2012 — 2017

• Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College

  Master of Business Administration - MBA