MEET THE TEAM

Megan Franich is a mission-driven fundraiser. From 2012-2021, she dedicated her talents to The National WWII Museum, contributing significantly in various institutional advancement capacities. Her roles included Director of Development for the West and Midwest Regions, Major Gifts Officer, Institutional Advancement Coordinator, and Assistant to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. During her tenure with the museum's fundraising team, Megan accumulated extensive expertise in both fundraising and communications. Notably, she contributed in the success of raising funds for the $400M capital campaign, as well as educational initiatives and other programs.

In her most recent position as the Director of Development at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Megan led a team of frontline fundraisers and managed the mid-level annual fund and major giving programs, demonstrating her leadership and fundraising prowess. She has also contributed her skills to the operations and fundraising teams at the New Orleans Opera Association and Louisiana SPCA.

Megan's academic background includes a master’s degree in history from the University of New Orleans and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Gonzaga University. She also has an associate bachelor’s degree in product merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, CA. 

Megan enjoys spending time with her family and two rescue dogs, Stella and Clarence. She enjoys listening to music and reading.