Matthew Allen

Background

About Matthew Allen

Strategy Design: • Created strategies that doubled program size (income and donors) since initially joining the NTX Giving Day team as Program Manager in 2015. • Developed two comprehensive strategic plans and drove day-to-day execution to outpace program goals and position the program for growth. • Pioneered and negotiated a comprehensive revenue plan that resulted in an increase of $1 million earned revenue, while negotiating a 50% reduction in fees, thus achieving financial sustainability. • Transformed program fundraising plan which led to increased funding from past and new sponsors, surpassing fundraising goal by 20%. • Developed promotional partner opportunities through event and retail activation and innovative advertising to expand program reach into new markets, which resulted in a 14% increase in first-time donors. Operations: • Championed day-to-day program operations through proven project management, change management and team development that resulted in flawless campaign execution. • Led teams responsible for operations, marketing and communications, fundraising and partnerships, data analytics and reporting, ensuring that operations are aligned with strategy. • Oversaw program team of 8 and cross-functional teams of 26 through process redesign efforts that reduced costs and mitigated errors while enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. • Worked as a transformational change agent building a “culture of continuous improvement”. Relationship-Building: • Cultivated and maintained meaningful relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, nonprofit leaders, Board of Trustees and other community leaders that resulted in long-lasting support. • Provided leadership to others in the organization in the cultivation of key relationships. • Uniquely able to handle conflict and difficult situations in a non-threatening fashion, to the satisfaction and appreciation of all parties involved. • Able to envision and strategically develop mutually beneficial partnership opportunities. • Regularly exercised influence and relationship management to build consensus across multiple stakeholder groups, garnering alignment on program strategy. Leadership: • Recruited and led a diverse staff and volunteers to reach established goals successfully. • Served as a staff liaison and facilitator to board committee members. • Established processes and procedures to allow professional and leadership growth among staff. • Led and managed leadership transition in two distinct departments.