Matt Miller

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MATT MILLER

Philanthropy has been a driving force in Matt’s life, both from his childhood benefitting from donor funded after-school programs and to finding his calling as a fundraiser. Beginning his career with the YMCA, Matt gained extensive experience in the fundraising space while establishing himself as a respected community builder and leader. Currently working as an Executive Director of Development for Cedars-Sinai in Southern California, Matt is known for his process-oriented and collaborative approaches to fundraising, strategic planning, and relationship building expertise. He was humbled to be included in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy\'s 40 Under 40 Class of 2019, to twice receive the Healthcare Philanthropy Journal Award for thought contributions to the sector in 2020 and 2022, and to earn Fellow designation (FAHP) in 2024. With two decades of industry experience, Matt is passionate about uniting people with their favorite causes and showing them how gifts of any size can bring transformational change. Outside of the office, Matt serves on the boards of his local Family Service Association and YMCA, and on the Oversight Committee of the Milton Murray Fund for Philanthropy. In his personal life, Matt teaches Sunday School at his church, is a youth soccer coach and referee, and is an advocate for the youth of Children and Family Services and the foster-care system in California. He and his wife, Kristin, live in the greater Los Angeles community with their four children. Ways that I contribute my expertise: Advancing organizational effectiveness by spearheading fundraising efforts, relationship-building, community engagement, critical analysis, strategic planning & execution Boosting efficiencies with big data & software platforms, to redefine engagement markets for new revenue streams Developing crucial donor relationships, soliciting valued board members, and raising annual donations by engaging physicians, service line leaders, & scientists for improved strategic funding priorities Constructing comprehensive portfolio management systems, driving policy task forces to identify operational process improvements, leading research & analysis processes, and providing impactful recommendations for management Inspiring executive leadership to create long-term organizational visions, communicating transparently across various entities, and formulating sustainably prosperous relationships