Megan Murphy Wolf

Megan Murphy Wolf brings to the Jacob Zabara Foundation a career built at the intersection of philanthropy, operations, and mission-driven leadership. She has served in senior roles across foundations, advocacy organizations, and public policy — including as Chief Operating Officer of the Women’s Funding Network, where she led the organization through a transformational growth period, scaling the budget from $1.4 million to over $5 million and building a team and operational infrastructure aligned with the organization’s justice values.

Her work spans strategic planning, grantmaking, financial management, and the design of the systems and processes that allow organizations to do their best work. Prior to her work in philanthropy, Megan served as Legislative Director for two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, developing deep expertise in policy, coalition building, and navigating complex institutional environments.

Megan first worked with the Zabara Foundation as a consultant, helping to establish it from the ground up — defining its mission, grantmaking strategy, and governing structure. She returned as COO with a commitment to building an organization worthy of Jake Zabara’s legacy: rigorous, mission-aligned, and built to last.