
Matt Johnson, MS, CFRE, CAP®
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About me
Senior Director, Development at Special Olympics Illinois | Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®
Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
-MS Recreation, Sport & Tourism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
-BS Leisure Studies
Experience

Illinois State University
Feb 2007 - May 2008Assistant Ticket Manager
Special Olympics Illinois
Jun 2008 - nowOversight of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) program, including the recruitment, training and support of LETR agencies, as well as direction and collaboration with law enforcement representatives on local and statewide fundraising events and initiatives (such as Dunkin' Donuts Cop on Rooftop promotion and O'Hare Plane Pull).Direction and management on a variety of aspects for the statewide LETR Polar Plunges, including organization of the 24-hour SUPER Plunge event, marketing new initiatives, online registration and fundraising functionality, e-communications, social media and incentive fulfillment. Show less
Senior Director of Development
Jan 2021 - nowChief Development Officer
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020Vice President of Development
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016Senior Director of Development
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015Director of Marketing & Events
Oct 2011 - Jan 2014Manager of Marketing & Events
Jun 2008 - Oct 2011
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®
The American College of Financial ServicesJun 2024 - View certificate

CFRE Certification
CFRE InternationalDec 2021
Volunteer Experience
Board Member
Issued by Central Illinois Association of Fundraising Professionals on Jan 2025
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