I am motivated by the opportunity to help our client partners advance work that makes our world a better place to live in.

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Matt joined CCS in 2019 and has spent much of his professional career in the fundraising and non-profit space. Matt is drawn to the power of philanthropy to address some of today’s most complex and pressing issues in the US and around the world.

At CCS, Matt has lead projects with fundraising goals in excess of $600 million across all sectors. Matt’s expertise lies in campaign management, development assessments, major and principal gift strategies, volunteer engagement, data analytics, and capacity building. Matt’s goal with every client engagement is to elevate the organization’s capacity to support its mission through philanthropy.
Matt is a Canadian/American dual citizen and has spent time living in Europe. He brings a global perspective to his work and has experience working with various international organizations.

Matt holds a Master of Arts from University College London and a Bachelor of Arts from Centre College.

With roots spread across the country, Matt now calls Durham, NC home. He enjoys any opportunity to learn something new and exploring North Carolina’s natural spaces.

Select Client Partners

  • Lions Clubs International
  • Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media
  • Soles4Souls
  • NMDP (formerly Be The Match)
  • Communities Foundation of Texas
  • Dallas College Foundation
  • United Way of Greater Cleveland
  • YMCA of the North (Twin Cities)

Chicago

155 North Wacker
Suite 1790
Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 596-9300

Thank you for your interest in a partnership with CCS Fundraising. We are proud to work with nonprofit organizations that do such impactful work in our communities.

Over our decades of history in the nonprofit industry, we have learned that our services are best suited for established 501(c)3 organizations with operating capacities of at least $3-5 million or more.

If your nonprofit does not fit this description at this time, we advise that you explore the free foundational resources available on our Fundraising Fundamentals page. Developed by our fundraising consultant experts to provide a starting point for emerging organizations, we hope you can leverage these resources to propel your fundraising efforts forward, with the goal of an engagement with CCS once you are further along in your fundraising journey.

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how our services can maximize your fundraising efforts.

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