I would say your session was at the top for us. We would be pleased and honored to have you join us in future conferences and trainings.
— Ian A. Faigley, Executive Director, Council for Nonprofit Innovation, Arlington, Virginia
Search Services
Let Matt put his unique combination of fundraising knowledge and hiring skills to work for you, in a:
Full Search
A complete search service — from determining the job description at the start to making the offer and on-board coaching at the end to assure your new hire’s success.
Best for:
- Chief Development Officers
- Major gifts and planned giving
- Key, high revenue generating development positions
Search Advisory
Matt is your search coach, picking up key, time consuming tasks such as resume review and phone screening, making your time much more efficient and effective.
Use Search Advisory for positions like:
- Annual fund and special events
- Development research
- Communications and other key middle manager jobs
Search Menu
Let’s face it, sometimes you just need one or two tasks done to make your life easier and move a burdensome task ahead. Select from a menu of services just as you need them — no more, no less — at a cost you can afford.
Coaching
Whether you're new on the job and want to “hit the ground running,” established in your work and need a fresh “outside perspective” or looking to make a career change, put Matt’s 20 years of experience and career coach training to work. Matt can help you see new paths and build broader networks that can move you and your nonprofit ahead.
Audits & Strategic Plans
The fundraising method you use does more than fund your mission. It can:
- Create relationships with prospects
- Impact your public visibility
- Build internal community
Matt analyses your situation then tailors the right plan so you get all you need from your fundraising efforts.
Benchmarking
How do you compare with other nonprofit fundraising programs? Your board wants to know.
- Discover what measures are important
- Determine your competitors
- Identify your aspirations
- Learn where you can add (or reduce) resources to be most effective
Instruction
An Affiliate Faculty member for Fundraising and Philanthropy at Eastern University’s masters degree in Nonprofit Management program, Matt is an accomplished instructor. Use Matt’s skills to:
- Instruct your staff
- Train your board
- Coach your volunteers
Writing
The well written word, especially in a fundraising context, can mean the difference between an annual donation and a transformational gift. Matt’s easy to read, donor focused style is well suited to:
- Interviews with prospects and donors
- Ghost writing for organizational leadership
- Articles describing fundraising efforts or the projects to be funded.
- Solicitation letters