Phoebe OLeary's User Info

My earliest career was learning all aspects of my family’s refrigeration manufacturing business in New York, followed by five subsequent years in the video production industry, where I learned that hunting down b-rolls in the middle of the night isn't nearly as exciting as it sounds.  I finally realized my true passion was in the nonprofit sector, and spent the following 10 years in development with health care and arts organizations, first as a development assistant and then as development/ community relations director, where I handled grantwriting, direct mail, major gifts, and special events.  I switched to the grantmaking side in 2000, working for a small family foundation before joining Meyer Memorial Trust eight years ago.  I feel very fortunate to spend my days assisting all the wonderful organizations across our state.