Matt, a third generation UMaine alum, serves as philanthropy officer for the University of Maine Foundation. In his role as philanthropy officer, he serves as the frontline major gift fundraiser primarily for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, working most closely with the Dean of the College. Formerly the director of parent giving and programs at Colby College, over the course of nine years, he worked with parents and supporters of athletics, overseeing a doubling in overall annual giving by parents, led by the roughly 110 leadership donor families who contributed over $1.2M dollars to the annual fund in addition to their capital and endowed support. Previously, Matt worked with the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) and Sidwell Friends School in a variety of advancement positions.