Matthew Clark, JD

Experience

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  Syracuse University

  Feb 1993 - Jan 2001

  Research Administrator
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  Syracuse Housing Authority

  Apr 2002 - Mar 2006

  Director of Grants Management
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  Cazenovia College

  Mar 2006 - Jan 2017

  I am proud to assume additional resource development responsibility for the College's strategic initiatives and ongoing programming and facilities needs. In my new capacity, I manage the talented team of professionals that cultivates and closes Individual Major Gifts, and the dedicated people who are responsible for growing the Cazenovia Fund and for designing/implementing stewardship activities. Coupled with my continued work in External Relations and in Corporate, Foundation & Government Relations, the challenges of my broadened work scope are invigorating, and I am eager to blend a data-driven approach with the valuable personal connections that we have nurtured. Show less In addition to the corporate, foundation, and federal & state government constituents, with whom I build and manage relationships, I am pleased to accept the challenges of cultivating and leveraging strategic partnerships, advancing institutional initiatives, and stewarding more global collaborative opportunities. I am very pleased to have garnered millions of dollars in partner and sponsor support. Current projects include regional economic development, equine business, environmental studies, arts & cultural heritage, human service & education, comprehensive capital campaign focus areas, and strategies to continue raising the institution's national profile.While I continue to develop new funding applications and build programs with internal and external teams, I also administer existing grants and agreements. Often, success is a catalyst for more success, and I truly value the relationships I've been able to steward with institutional partners, which often lead to long-term mutually beneficial results. As part of this endeavor, I regularly speak at local, regional and national conferences on the subjects of government relations, program cultivation, and proposal development.I am also pleased to remain a member of the Communication Studies Program faculty, where I teach Speech & Rhetoric to juniors and seniors. In the past, I have also taught English and Composition courses. This is truly an exciting time for me and for Cazenovia College. I'm very fortunate to be part of the continuing and dramatic transformation of this institution! Show less I am very fortunate to work for an organization that I respect and that I hold close to my heart. In my current position, I have found success in building sustainable relationships with external partners and also in attracting millions of dollars in support for capital projects, academic scholarship, and student programming. I enjoy teaching in the Communication Studies Program as well, and I continue to learn from my students. I've seen so many of our young professionals use the confidence and the tools they've cultivated at Cazenovia College to go into the world and accomplish amazing things. Show less

  • Executive Director for Advancement, and Instructor in the Communication Studies Program

    Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Executive Director for External Relations, and Instructor, Communication Studies Program

    Oct 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Director of Corporate, Foundation & Government Relations; Instructor, Communication Studies Program

    Mar 2006 - Sept 2013
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  State University of New York Cortland

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

  Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement

  SUNY Cortland is an energized, forward-thinking, entrepreneurial environment. My colleagues embrace proven practices in the fields of Marketing, Communications, Alumni Engagement, Financial Operations, Fundraising, Data Management and Compliance/Stewardship. I am pleased to assume responsibility for the coordination of Development efforts, while working closely with our Foundation's Board of Directors.SUNY Cortland is enjoying an enviable admissions journey. Our academic programs and our student life experience make this institution a first choice for many across the nation. Our 74,000 alumni continue to share stories of life-long friendships, career opportunities, marriages, and SUNY Cortland family legacies. Show less

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  Syracuse University School of Information Studies

  Mar 2020 - now

  Assistant Dean for Advancement

  I use data mining, relationship nurturing, targeted programming, and annual goals & metrics to support the University's $1.5B campaign. In the iSchool, we have surpassed our $20M goal, having raised about $5M in the last three years. I manage student engagement, corporate relations, alumni engagement, data administration and individual philanthropy. I also function as the college's liaison with Central Advancement administration. In addition, I drive the iSchool Board of Advisors' engagement, including nominations, agenda-building and programming throughout the year. Show less