MATTHEW CURRY
Katonah,NY
Summary
Transformational leader with a proven track record of driving impactful change at local and global levels. Skilled in building collaborative partnerships and coalitions to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their fullest potential. Seeking an executive role to leverage extensive experience in stewarding relationships and resources for a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Minister/CEO
United Methodist Church
New Canaan
07.2021 - Current
- Effectively communicated ideas through multiple means such as oral presentations, written content, and diverse multimedia formats.
- Successfully managed organizational transformations across multiple communities, demonstrating strong leadership abilities
- Responsible for supervising staff, recruiting members, leading volunteers, cultivating boards, managing budgets and fundraising
- Implemented strategic plans for successful completion of capital campaigns resulting in improved building safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency
- Led advancement and fundraising teams for various organizations focused on arts and housing, successfully securing contributions from affluent individuals and family foundations.
Executive Director of Strategic Programs and Partnerships
New York Regional Conference of The United Methodist Church
White Plains
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Oversaw program for 435 constituent organizations, cultivated local and international partnerships, and served on C-suite leadership team
- Directed programming within an annual budget of $8.5M, successfully leading annual pledge campaigns with increasing results each year
- Pioneered new initiatives by establishing positions in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Leadership Development; successfully hired and managed the initial team members.
- Enhanced leadership capabilities within the organization by recruiting, contracting, and training a team of 30 executive coaches.
- Streamlined operations by integrating multiple field offices into a centralized location, fostering better alignment of activities and utilization of resources for regional executives.
- Expanded communications department by 2.5X, implemented in-house video studio, and enhanced digital/print media for greater reach and impact
- Responsible for the successful procurement and management of various grants worth over $1M. Funding was utilized to enhance technology infrastructure, execute impactful marketing campaigns, develop innovative programs for children and youth, as well as respond effectively to communities affect by natural disasters.
- Organized and managed four-day annual conferences for 800 members, in addition to planning multiple day retreats and events for groups of 12-200 leaders.
- Managed team of directors responsible for communication, leadership development and deployment, intercultural competency, grant-making, scholarships, camps and retreats, disaster response, youth and children programming, international and local outreach.
- Collaborated across a matrixed organization by leading on 24 boards and agencies at local and global levels, effectively enhancing community health, youth development, anti-racism efforts, disaster response strategies, older adult advocacy initiatives, and college scholarships.
- Developed a strong and motivated team of professionals and volunteers, fostering creativity and accountability to successfully accomplish program goals.
- Maximized impact of grant-making by implementing clear goals and improved processes
- Increased engagement through stronger communication and relevant events
- Overhauled the budget process, leading to improved agility in addressing emerging needs and promoting effective coordination across programming entities.
- Expanded programming capacity through foundation and grant support, enabling progress in multiple areas such as environmental justice, disaster response, feeding programs, community-based health initiatives, and social advocacy.
- Achieved measurable progress in meeting DEI goals by providing training on anti-racism and intercultural competency
Senior Minister/CEO
United Methodist Churches
Mount Kisco & Valley Stream, NY
07.2002 - 06.2015
- Strong presentation skills though verbal, written and other media
- Provided visionary leadership for diverse undertakings including ecological conservation, feeding the hungry, promoting interfaith collaboration and housing the homeless through the empowerment of communities at a grassroots level
- Volunteer Board Memberships: Emergency Shelter Partnership (founding member), Foundation for Religion and Mental Health, Anchor House Residential Drug Treatment Center, Binghamton Children's Home, Monica Village Senior Housing Authority, Maria Colaco Dance, Music on Main Street (founder)
- Increased members' participation in community service, educational opportunities and financial giving, resulting in significant growth of organizational impact. Additionally, tripled the number of programs offered for children and teens.
- Successfully secured grants to enhance resources dedicated to addressing food insecurity, addiction support, day programs for adults with differing abilities, and building accessibility.
Adjunct Faculty
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx
- Presented courses to undergraduate students and created lesson plans, tests and assignments to ascertain how well students retained class material.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to ensure quality instruction.
- Advised students on academic issues related to their courses.
- Encouraged student participation in class discussions and activities.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior in the classroom setting.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity in interactions with diverse groups of people inside and outside the classroom setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Psychology and Change Leadership
Columbia University, Teachers College
Master of Divinity -
Yale University
Certificate in Liturgical Studies - Institute of Sacred Music, Worship and the Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Russian
Emory University
Certificate - Financial Success for Nonprofits
Cornell University
Skills
- Transformation leadership
- Organizational development
- Staff management
- Fundraising and budgeting
- Leadership development and training
- Strategic partnerships
- Strategic planning
- Creative and innovative thinker
- Event and Meeting Planning
- Board relations
- Program development
- Effective Communications
- Process improvement
- Social justice advocacy
- Community engagement
- Coaching (ICF Trained)
- Mission-oriented
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Effective Communication
- Relationship Building
- Community Service
- Social Media Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Partnership Development
- Capacity Building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Minister/CEO
United Methodist Church
07.2021 - Current
Executive Director of Strategic Programs and Partnerships
New York Regional Conference of The United Methodist Church
07.2015 - 06.2021
Senior Minister/CEO
United Methodist Churches
07.2002 - 06.2015
Adjunct Faculty
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Master of Arts - Organizational Psychology and Change Leadership
Columbia University, Teachers College
Master of Divinity -
Yale University
Certificate in Liturgical Studies - Institute of Sacred Music, Worship and the Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Russian
Emory University
Certificate - Financial Success for Nonprofits
Cornell University
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