With a passion for nonprofit fundraising and event planning, Megan Weintraub knew early on that she wanted to work as a Jewish communal professional.
Weintraub joined Jewish Nevada in 2017 and quickly advanced from young leadership development to director of annual giving before becoming its first chief philanthropy officer. Since 2018, she has helped increase fundraising by 150%. Jewish Nevada now allocates more than $1.5 million each year to organizations in Nevada, Israel and around the world. She also raised more than $1 million for an Israel emergency campaign and helped secure support for Jewish Nevada’s partnership with the Secure Community Network, which strengthens security for the statewide Jewish community and to help combat antisemitism.
Community involvement remains a constant focus for Weintraub, who dedicates more than 10 hours each week supporting different organizations and has long-standing participation in the 98.5 KLUC Toy Drive.