MATT
BORDEN
I HELP DONORS MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF THEIR CHARITABLE GIFTS AND PHILANTHROPIC GOALS.
About Me
I am an experienced fundraiser and expert in both nonprofits and using sophisticated charitable vehicles to help donors give in the way that best matches their interests and unique financial circumstances. I am passionate about community engagement serve with several nonprofits.
EDUCATION
But for Ohio State. My time as a Buckeye ignited my passion for nonprofits and philanthropy. As a student, I received the philanthropic support of alumni to pursue a world-class education, and that built my appreciation for the impact that charitable giving can create. My extracurricular activities were also public interest-focused and taught me the importance of being a responsible citizen.
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Ohio State also gave me the foundational knowledge and skill set to excel in philanthropy and fundraising. My law degree and master's degree each focused on nonprofit management and from my studies, I learned how to help people think through the sophisticated legal and financial aspects of charitable giving.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
J.D., Moritz College of Law
2014
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My law degree gave me foundational knowledge in charitable giving and nonprofit administration. In particular, I became adept at identifying the most effective strategies for giving and any issues that those vehicles may create.
My coursework included:
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Wills, Trusts, & Estates
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Federal Income Tax
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Nonprofit Organizations
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Property
M.P.A., John Glenn College of Public Affairs
2014
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My M.P.A. program focused on nonprofit management, program evaluation, and finance and I use the skill set I gained from the Glenn College every day to help donors with their philanthropic decisions.
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My coursework included:
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Nonprofit management
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Public Finance
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Program Evaluation
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community
I care about being a responsible citizen.
To that end, I try to employ my skill set and passion to support issues and organizations that I care about. I have had the great fortune of serving on several nonprofit boards in Columbus and in Cincinnati.
Currently, I serve on the board of Give Back Cincinnati and lead the organization's large-scale, recurring volunteer programs, which include the second-largest Thanksgiving feast in the country, a micro-grant nonprofit incubator, and the largest single-day service project in Cincinnati, which has painted more than 550 owner-occupied homes over the last 15 years.
