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A skilled fundraising and workforce development professional, Matthew Fieldman is…
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How Can Small Manufacturers Take Advantage of Big Data?
How Can Small Manufacturers Take Advantage of Big Data?
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“Hidden Figures” is Happening Right Here, Right Now in Northeast Ohio
“Hidden Figures” is Happening Right Here, Right Now in Northeast Ohio
By Matthew Fieldman
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Losing a big client taught us our most valuable lesson. This particular client's needs changed. ↳ from 250 guests to 400 This creates a way more…
Losing a big client taught us our most valuable lesson. This particular client's needs changed. ↳ from 250 guests to 400 This creates a way more…
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The applications for our ninth Cleveland cohort of Rekindle are starting to roll in! Feel free to spread the word and tag friends who want to make a…
The applications for our ninth Cleveland cohort of Rekindle are starting to roll in! Feel free to spread the word and tag friends who want to make a…
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At UpStart, we are committed to empowering emerging Jewish non-profits through community, capital, and expertise. Our mission is to develop…
At UpStart, we are committed to empowering emerging Jewish non-profits through community, capital, and expertise. Our mission is to develop…
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Education
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Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2012
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Volunteer Experience
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Founder
The Rekindle Fellowship
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Civil Rights and Social Action
Rekindle’s mission is to create meaningful social change by bringing rising leaders from the Black and Jewish communities together for open, face-to-face dialogue that breaks down barriers and builds new friendships and collaborations. The Rekindle Fellowship improves understanding, strengthens relationships, and invests in leaders, thereby accelerating social change and increasing equity in Greater Cleveland.
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Founding Board President and Current Board Member
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
- Present 14 years 2 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Independently raised $450,000 in startup capital through soliciting 30 local and national foundations, leveraging an online Indiegogo campaign, fundraising events, and more. Launched one of Cleveland’s first social enterprises and first nonprofit restaurant through collaborating with funders, nonprofit organizations, media, and community leaders. Named “Fundraiser of the Year” for 2014 by Fundraising Success magazine; named to Cleveland’s “25 Under 35” by Cleveland 20/30 Club.
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Founder
Cleveland Codes
- Present 9 years 8 months
Economic Empowerment
Founder of one of the nation’s first nonprofit software bootcamps devoted to teaching low-income adults how to write computer code. To date, 80 students have benefited from this training, the program has been recognized nationally by Microsoft, and Chicago Codes recently launched based on this model.
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Board Member
Uniquely Abled Project
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Economic Empowerment
Publications
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4 S's of the Modern Nonprofit
EJewishPhilanthropy
See publicationI never thought of myself as a social entrepreneur – until I co-founded Cleveland’s first-ever nonprofit restaurant. So, how did this nice Jewish boy end up working closely with hardened ex- cons?
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From Lead to Move-in: Digital Marketing for the Assisted-Living Industry
Fathom
An analysis of 3 essential factors senior-living facilities must consider to get new move-ins from the digital world. Plus, how to attract prospective residents and their caretakers with sophisticated nurturing via marketing automation.
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MedWish YouTube Channel
YouTube
Over the course of 20 months, we increased the number of online videos on the MedWish YouTube channel from six to twenty-one. That's almost one high-quality video every month!
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Profiled on Freakonomics Radio
Online
See publicationOver 1 million people listened to this podcast, and donations flooded in from as far away as Australia and New Zealand.
Projects
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Castle Connolly's New Website
Helped this client test, design, and launch their new website. This involved designing for user experience, developing a compelling tagline, and analyzing the resulting traffic and conversion improvements.
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MedWish Helping the Helpers $100,000 technology upgrade 2012
Toshiba offered non-profits an opportunity to win $100,000 in technology upgrades! We took on the challenge and won! Over 150 entries vied for the prize. Working with Matthew Fieldman, we developed a quick video to highlight the best uses for technology to help MedWish and their great work.
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2011 Donor Update
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In our never-ending pursuit of transparency and accountability, we’ve put together this brief document outlining the amazing growth of MedWish since 2006. Enjoy the numbers and stories in this report to our community.
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MedWish Special Needs Video
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In coordination with a video volunteer, we created this short but emotional documentary about the impact of the MedWish special needs volunteering program.
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Honors & Awards
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2023 Collaborative Leader Award
Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence
Received national award for the collaborations created across the MEP National Network through America Works.
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2019 Civil Society Fellow
Aspen Institute
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2019 Facilitators' Choice Award for STEM For All Video
National Science Foundation
Chosen as one of the Top 20 videos submitted from amongst 242 submissions. Video is available here: https://stemforall2019.videohall.com/presentations/1371
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2018 "Best of the Best" Award
Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Won the first-ever Best of the Best Award for my work coordinating our annual Hill Day, where we successfully saved the MEP program and even received a nation-wide budget increase.
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2015 Difference Maker
Cleveland Jewish News
Selected as one of 36 Difference Makers in by the Cleveland Jewish News.
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2015 USY Changemaker in Residence
United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism
Selected from a national pool of applicants to travel throughout the United States, inspiring teens to take social action to improve their world.
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Grand Prize Winner, Accelerate 2015
Cleveland Leadership Center
Chosen from over 200 entries as winner of the Accelerate 2015 social innovation pitch competition.
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2014 Fundraiser of the Year
Fundraising Success Magazine
Named the most outstanding fundraiser of 2014 by Fundraising Success Magazine: http://www.fundraisingsuccessmag.com/article/2014-fundraising-professionals-year-awards-winners/1
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2013 Greystone.Net Best Use of Analytics to Track Performance Award
Greystone Healthcare Internet Conference
In recognition of groundbreaking analytics work with the Medical University of South Carolina, Greystone.Net awarded the Gold Award for Best Use of Analytics to Track Performance.
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2013 Cleveland Social Venture Partners Investee
Cleveland Social Venture Partners
For EDWINS, won the Cleveland Social Venture Partners 2013 competition for their Investee. This award comes with $15,000 per year for three years, and a three-year consulting engagement. This is the second time Matt has won the award (after willing it in 2011 for MedWish).
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2012 Mutual of America Community Partnership Award
Mutual of America
MedWish International's special needs program was awarded as one of the top 10 community collaborations nationwide for 2012.
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2012 Cleveland's "25 Under 35"
Cleveland 20/30 Club and Inside Business Magazine
One of Cleveland's up-and-coming young professionals, selected from a large pool of nominees.
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2012 Helping the Helpers Grand Prize Winner
Toshiba of America
Through a nationwide Facebook voting contest, MedWish was selected from nearly 200 applicants as the winner of $100,000 in Toshiba technology. The MedWish video that won the award is online here:
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2012 Sherwin-Williams Signature Grant
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Won the company's annual national grant competition for a $50,000 grant.
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2011 Social Entrepreneurship Award
Manhattan Institute
One of just five nonprofits in the country, MedWish was honored by the Manhattan Institute in 2011. Along with national recognition, the award came with a $25,000 prize.
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2011-2012 Ariane de Rothschild Fellowship
Ariane de Rothschild Foundation
Attended two-week fellowship on social entrepreneurship and intercultural dialogue at Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. Awarded a prize in business pitching competition.
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CSVP Investee for 2011-2014
Cleveland Social Venture Partners
MedWish was awarded as the Investee for 2011, including a $15,000 grant (per year over three years), consulting, and recognition from Cleveland Social Venture Partners.
Languages
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Russian
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Hebrew
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Organizations
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Edwins Restaurant and Leadership Institute
Board President
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Helped launch Cleveland's first social enterprise restaurant. Based on other successful models around the country, EDWINS takes a fresh approach to helping ex-offenders successfully re-enter society by giving formerly incarcerated adults a foundation in the hospitality industry. Opened in November 2013, the EDWINS mission is to enhance the community of Cleveland’s inner city by providing the means to produce its future leaders. Our goal is to teach a skilled trade in the culinary arts, empower willing minds through passion for the hospitality industry and prepare students for a successful re-entry into the world of business professionals.
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