Matthew Finkes
Columbus,OH
Summary
Versatile Director of Development with 12 years of successful fundraising and relationship building. Owner of expansive development portfolio of more than 75 prospects and the ability to manage relationships with over 100 doctors. Keen to meet new challenges and old developmental obstacles with equal vigor. Talented at fostering exceptional development team performance through compassionate management and technical leadership. Innovative and entrepreneurial style that increases successful gift closures.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development and Advancement
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
- Supervised team duties related to all fundraising activities and stewardship for multiple medical departments within the medical center.
- Consistently met or exceeded multi millions dollar fundraising goals and was able to increase fundraising revenue by implementing innovative donor engagement strategies and targeted campaigns.
- Developed fundraising strategic plans to maximize participation and contributions as well as engage different constituencies from alumni to grateful patients to industry.
- Promoted program to funders through direct relationship building with donors to establish consistent giving as well as direct appeals and special publications or online appeals.
Chairman, Board of Directors
Friends Of Firefighters
11.2011 - 12.2016
- Spearheaded development and implementation of corporate governance strategies, confirming compliance with regulations at all times.
- Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with strategic partners and renewed fundraising efforts in the community and financial servies industry.
- Enhanced board effectiveness by implementing strategic planning processes and conducting regular performance evaluations.
- Championed organizational change initiatives, resulting in improved operational efficiency and dramatic revenue generation.
Owner
Category 5 Sports
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Developed an innovative software system used in virtual sports training for elite high school and college athletes
Owner
Finkes Building Co. LTD
06.2001 - 12.2007
- Managed day to day operations of multiple commercial construction crews and sub contractors
- Managed product and materials ordering
- Handled all pricing and bidding processes
Professional Athlete
NFL
05.1997 - 02.2001
- Collaborated with coaches, nutritionists and physiotherapists to support continuous improvement.
- Served as a mentor to younger players, providing guidance on skill development, technique refinement, and overall improvement.
- Played for the Carolina Panthers, NY Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington REdskins as well as Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2010
Skills
- Nonprofit Management
- Donor Relations
- Campaign execution
- Interpersonal Communication
- Business Planning
- Planned giving
- Fundraising
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Director of Development and Advancement
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
Chairman, Board of Directors
Friends Of Firefighters
11.2011 - 12.2016
Owner
Category 5 Sports
01.2008 - 06.2011
Owner
Finkes Building Co. LTD
06.2001 - 12.2007
Professional Athlete
NFL
05.1997 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The Ohio State University
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