I am passionate about helping nonprofit organizations flourish and bring lasting transformation to the lives of the people that they serve.Proven Abilities:o Extensive cross-cultural leadership experience, with an empowering, collaborative leadership styleo Developing strategy and helping organizations cast vision for their long-term directiono Relational: able to develop effective teams and build a strong, healthy organizational cultureo Highly organized, able to carry a significant workload with a high-quality finisho Proven expertise in raising funds and friends from major donors and foundationso Ability to lead organizations through periods of changeo Developed training resources and provided training in a range of contextso Sound communicator and public speakerI have the ability to manage smaller details while cast and maintain longer-term vision and goals. My Facet5 Personality Assessment reports: “Matthew is dedicated and ethical and has the interests of others firmly at heart. He may be a quiet member of a group but one whose input will always be supported by careful thoughts and well-researched data.” Alongside my Masters degree in NGO Management, I have a unique set of skills and experiences that enable me to play a significant role in leading and supporting organizations working in the areas of orphan care, community development and poverty alleviation.