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Megan Schmidt

Assistant Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs.
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Megan Schmidt is the assistant vice president of policy and government affairs at Philanthropy Roundtable and has been with the organization since February 2020. In Megan’s current role, she leads the Roundtable’s legislative efforts in the states, working closely with on-the-ground partners to advance philanthropic freedom legislation.

Prior to joining the Roundtable, Megan worked for a Florida-based think tank, where she managed day to day operations for the government affairs team. In addition to her nonprofit experience, she also has several years’ experience working within the executive branch of state government.

Megan earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kansas State University.

Authored by Megan Schmidt

    • April 21, 2026

    How Tax Proposals Rewrite the Founders’ Vision of America

    • February 27, 2026

    Vermont H.B. 734 Jeopardizes Donor Privacy and Civic Engagement

    • December 5, 2025

    Philanthropic Freedom: Wins, Warnings and What Comes Next

    • March 25, 2025

    Maine Legislature Considers a Bill That Threatens Donor Privacy

    • March 21, 2025

    South Carolina Nonprofit DEI Bill Creates a Slippery Slope

    • March 19, 2025

    Donor Privacy Under Attack in New Mexico

    • July 2, 2024

    In Illinois, Nonprofit Boards Are Under Attack and Demographics Reign Supreme

    • May 8, 2024

    Understanding the Donor Intent Protection Act