Matthew Metzinger
Summary
Mission-driven Major Gifts Officer with extensive experience in soliciting and securing donations of $100,000+ to support key initiatives. Possessing an MBA and five years of management experience, I have demonstrated a proven ability to lead teams, build relationships with donors, and drive fundraising success. My background in sales and customer service has equipped me with exceptional communication skills, the ability to identify donor needs, and the expertise to create and execute strategies that exceed goals. Passionate about connecting with donors to make a lasting impact and support the mission of philanthropic organizations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Major Gift Officer
University of Saint Mary
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Solicited donations exceeding $100,000 to support capital projects, endowed scholarships, in-kind donations, and event fundraising initiatives.
- Led and developed the university's grant management and writing processes, ensuring timely submission of yearly reports to funders and securing critical funding.
- Designed and executed a new stewardship event, successfully engaging over 60 attendees.
- Collaborated with the event management team to coordinate events with over 400 attendees, raising more than $400,000 in a single evening.
- Created campaign and marketing materials to support a high-profile capital project.
- Oversaw and organized reporting for 120 endowed scholarships, ensuring donor stewardship and compliance.
- Identified and cultivated new donor relationships through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn networking, and leveraging my existing network.
- Established and strengthened community partnerships, recruiting volunteers for events and facilitating student-related mentorship opportunities.
- Guided prospective donors through the gift pyramid, securing long-term philanthropic commitments.
Store Manager
Brooks Brothers
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Achieved a 103% year-over-year sales increase for a store generating over $1 million in annual revenue, by implementing effective sales strategies and fostering a high-performance team culture.
- Created and managed budgets while optimizing employee schedules to maximize efficiency and meet sales goals.
- Led and managed a team of up to 15 employees, overseeing training, development, and performance to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Designed and implemented visual displays and store layouts to drive product visibility, enhance the customer experience, and increase sales.
- Directed the hiring and interview process, selecting top talent to strengthen team productivity and culture.
- Managed and recorded store inventory, ensuring accuracy, reducing shrinkage, and improving operational efficiency.
- Led weekly district-wide meetings, collaborating across multi-brand stores to align goals, share best practices, and drive sales performance.
- Delivered exceptional sales and customer service leadership, fostering long-term client relationships and increasing customer satisfaction.
Retail Sales Manager
Duluth Trading Company
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Opened a new concept store at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, overseeing all aspects of the store launch and setting the foundation for its success.
- Managed sales and customer service operations, ensuring a high standard of service and achieving sales targets.
- Oversaw a team of up to 10 employees, providing leadership, training, and support to ensure a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Responsible for daily cash deposits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company financial procedures.
- Created and developed new tracking systems to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), optimizing store performance and decision-making processes.
Campaign Representative
United Way
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and created in-person and virtual fundraising campaign plans and ideas to adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continued success and engagement.
- Connected with businesses to build partnerships, providing campaign materials and supplies to support their fundraising efforts.
- Tracked and recorded interactions in CRM, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of campaign activities and donor information.
- Successfully increased campaign fundraising by 75% over goal, driving significant contributions despite pandemic-related limitations.
Store Manager
Tradehome Shoes
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Promoted three times to multiple locations, consistently demonstrating leadership, performance, and sales excellence.
- Managed a store generating over $550,000 in annual revenue, driving sales through strategic planning and exceptional customer service.
- Oversaw a team of up to 10 employees, providing leadership, training, and support to ensure high team performance and a positive store environment.
- Created and managed budgets, ensuring financial goals were met and expenses were controlled.
- Handled daily cash deposits, maintaining accuracy and adherence to company procedures.
- Developed and optimized employee schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak sales periods and efficient operations.
Education
MBA - Marketing And Advertising
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KSBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IASkills
- Portfolio management
- Prospect research
- Donor stewardship
- Capital campaigns
- Volunteer management
- Strategic fundraising
- Blackbaud raisers edge
- Public speaking and presenting
- Scheduling and time management
- Grant writing and management
- Collaborative leadership
- Marketing and communication
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Major Gift Officer
University of Saint Mary
04.2023 - 11.2024
Store Manager
Brooks Brothers
04.2021 - 04.2022
Campaign Representative
United Way
07.2020 - 12.2020
Retail Sales Manager
Duluth Trading Company
03.2020 - 04.2021
Store Manager
Tradehome Shoes
05.2015 - 10.2018
MBA - Marketing And Advertising
University of Saint Mary
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Upper Iowa University
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