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
Reading, PA
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
Allentown, PA
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
Reading, PA
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.
Bethlehem, PA
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
Bethlehem, PA
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, PA05.2004
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