Matt East Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

United States

United States

Greater Chicago Area

As a Nonprofit Development Consultant, I partner with charitable organizations to enhance their fundraising strategies, boost donor engagement, and optimize overall development efforts. My role involves collaborating closely with leadership teams to craft tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth and amplify their impact.Key Responsibilities:▪ Strategic Fundraising Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans that align with organizational objectives, including major gift campaigns, annual fund drives, and special events.▪ Donor Engagement: Design and implement donor stewardship programs, creating personalized communication strategies that deepen relationships and increase donor retention.▪ Grant Writing and Management: Write and submit compelling grant proposals, securing funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources. Manage grant reporting and compliance requirements to ensure ongoing support.▪ Campaign Leadership: Lead and manage capital and annual fundraising campaigns, employing data analysis and market research to enhance campaign effectiveness and achieve fundraising targets.▪ Capacity Building: Conduct training sessions and workshops to build the development skills of nonprofit staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of philanthropy within the organization.▪ Strategic Consulting: Provide strategic advice on organizational development, including resource allocation, program evaluation, and strategic planning.

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Acquired new corporate donors, institutional donors, high net worth contributors and business partners including meaningful information about them and use that information to attract, initiate, engage or expand their experience as a donor with the organization.▪ Created, implemented and managed a robust and ongoing workplace giving program with an ongoing pipeline▪ Partnered with Little City program leads, school leaders, operations and the communications departments to secure appropriate project information, including budgets, required to do necessary analysis and recommendations of offers, proposals and asks.▪ Supervised, mentored and trained Development team staffLittle City is a vital, vibrant community offering a comprehensive scope of housing, programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment to live and learn with a healthy and stimulating balance of education, cultural, and vocational experiences, employment services and recreational opportunities for all.

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Spearheaded comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure funding for programs, operations, and capital projects.▪ Cultivated and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners to maximize engagement and support.▪ Led a high-performing team to execute fundraising campaigns, events, and donor communications effectively.▪ Collaborated with stakeholders to align development goals with organizational objectives and impact measurement.▪ Developed and implemented strategies for donor retention, major gifts, planned giving, and corporate partnerships.▪ Implemented a donor stewardship program resulting in increased donor satisfaction and loyalty.▪ Led successful capital campaigns, resulting in the construction of new facilities and enhanced program offerings.▪ Established strategic partnerships with local businesses, foundations, and government entities to broaden community support.

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Having an extreme passion for the youth, I was able to represent the Boys & Clubs Clubs on their Board of Directors at a community level in Schaumburg, IL. Participating in the local community while representing the Club allowed me to use my skills to help further the mission in the local community.

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Developed membership segmentation plan, key member plans, and promote participation▪ Developed strategic sales plan for association to maximize opportunity and provide value to the members▪ Promoted sponsorship opportunities for members at events to help increase overall revenue for the organization▪ Served as primary contact for 15 Networking Groups, support Chairs, assist with strategic direction and growth▪ Liaison between Association staff and Board while meeting regularly with board members to engage and seek additional opportunities▪ Managed Business Recruitment, Retention and Expansion (BRE) surveys; identify business prospects and attract them to community

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Secured 35 new staffing & recruiting accounts in 20 months for Goodwill TalentBridge in a new market/territory▪ Assisted the agency growth from $0 to $1.9 million in revenue from June 2017 – December 2018▪ Developed and implemented new marketing and sales plans and defined the strategy for the next five years ▪ Created and maintained key strategic partnerships to include regular interface with C-Level and other key decision makers ▪ Managed customer and industry/market trends, competitor activity and adjust sales strategies accordingly ▪ Accountable for strategic growth and management of all accounts, understand their challenges and proactively address concerns or potential new opportunities

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Prospected new business, set appointments and created custom solutions with C-level and other senior level executives ▪ Developed sustainable strategies with employers that increased employee engagement and retention▪ Trained and demonstrated how to implement various products and services into daily routines▪ Generated new business via cold calling, in person visits, referrals from contacts and networking on social media▪ Contracts: American Hospital Association, American Marketing & Publishing, DexYP, Lechner & Sons, IOI Pay and ADP

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Exceeded Sales Goals (2014 – YTD Net Starting Point 192%, 2013 – 120%, 2012 – 130%)▪ Brought in approximately $3 million in revenue over two and half years ▪ Analyzed and applied business and industry principles through knowledge of the online recruitment industry and customer base, understanding human capital, and using economic and financial data to understand a client's business▪ Consulted with key decision makers to understand their critical business issues and strategic objectives to develop and implement an effective enterprise wide strategy that quantified the value delivered by CareerBuilder solutions, drove business results, and provided clients with a high return on their investment▪ Acquired ongoing marketplace intelligence through researching trends and best practices, seeking out learning and development opportunities, and utilizing internal resources, becoming a subject matter expert

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Exceeded Sale Goals (Q1 2012 – 145%, Q4 2011 – 120%, Q3 2011 – 120%, Q2 2011 – 150%), Pacesetter Award, Pursuit of Excellence Award, Top 10% of tenure group based on overall production countrywide and Fast Start Award▪ Prospected business-to-business (B2B) relationships by offering a voluntary benefits program to employer groups▪ Developed and maintained business relationships with policyholders, affinity partners and others within community▪ Delivered group presentations to decision-makers in business organizations

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Rookie of the Year▪ Provided financial security advice for various situations with focus on both business to consumer and business to business▪ Participated in the company’s effort to expand customer base through personalized customer service and cross-selling▪ Created marketing strategy to grow my business from scratch▪ Consistent top sales performer while maintaining a customer service focus

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Selected into the “Best and Brightest Program”▪ Led sales calls with team members to establish sales and customer retention goals▪ Established and maintained more than 30 business accounts▪ Executed accounts receivable management▪ Formulated a comprehensive business plan complete with clear and actionable sales goals

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sport And Fitness Administration/Management

Graduate, General Studies