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Matthew A. Heydt

Coplay,PA

Summary

Development and Communications professional with over ten years of multi-faceted experience in the field.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Major Gifts Officer

Albright College
05.2023 - Current
  • Exceeded fundraising goal of $175,000 in FY '24 by cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors and prospective contributors.
  • Identified potential major gift prospects through research, networking, and relationship-building efforts.
  • Developed successful strategies for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for pool of 50-75 major gift prospects (gifts of $25,000 +).
  • Lead corporate fundraiser for Red & White Golf Outing, with a targeted goal of raising $100,000 in corporate sponsorship.

Broadcaster

Muhlenberg College
09.2016 - Current
  • Play-by-play broadcaster for Muhlenberg College Athletics.
  • Football, Men's & Women's Basketball.
  • Home games broadcast on Muhlenbergsports.com.

Director of Development

Berks History Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed all aspects of newly formed Development program.
  • Worked closely with Executive Director to steward and cultivate current donors and major gift prospects.
  • Lead staff fundraiser for multi-million-dollar Capital Campaign.
  • Expanded organization's network of supporters through targeted outreach, events, and partnership development.
  • Optimized use of CRM systems for accurate tracking of donor information, gift processing, and relationship management.

Development Specialist

March of Dimes, Inc.
10.2017 - 09.2020
  • Managed, planned, and administered fundraising events with budget of $200,000.
  • Developed and maintained donor relationships.
  • Played key role in identifying and recruiting volunteers.

Golf Programs Coordinator

YWCA of Bethlehem
02.2008 - 09.2017
  • Coordinated clinic, lesson and on-course play activities with outside instructors.
  • Managed and supervise all lesson and activities.
  • Marketed program to schools, community centers, and other group organizations to meet goal of expanding and promoting the program.
  • Assisted in all aspects of planning and implementation of annual fundraising golf tournament.

Education

B.A. - Journalism/Mass Communications, Radio and Television Broadcasting

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA
05.2004

Skills

  • Windows Platforms
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher)
  • Outlook
  • Google Suite
  • CRM Database Software
  • Prospect Research
  • Ability to quickly learn latest programs
  • Donor Stewardship
  • Volunteer Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Donation Solicitation
  • Documentation And Reporting

Accomplishments

  • Board of Directors for AFP Berks Chapter (01/2023-Present)
  • YWCA of Bethlehem Five Year Non-Profit Staff Service Award

Affiliations

  • Association of Fundraising Professionals - Berks Chapter National Association of Charitable Gift Planners
  • Planned Giving Council of Greater Philadelphia

Timeline

Major Gifts Officer

Albright College
05.2023 - Current

Director of Development

Berks History Center
01.2021 - 04.2023

Development Specialist

March of Dimes, Inc.
10.2017 - 09.2020

Broadcaster

Muhlenberg College
09.2016 - Current

Golf Programs Coordinator

YWCA of Bethlehem
02.2008 - 09.2017

B.A. - Journalism/Mass Communications, Radio and Television Broadcasting

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

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