Matthew Byrne

Head of Development & Communications @Thrive

Exeter, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2021 — Present

Head of Development & Communications @Thrive

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Taunton, GB

Developing and implementing a funding strategy to build on current income streams and develop new fundraising opportunities across Thrive.Driving the design and development of new projects and services.Maintaining and strengthening networks of strategic partners.Marketing and communications for Thrive (the operating name of the Community Council for Somerset).

EDUCATION

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Peterborough Regional College

French for Business (Intermediate)

1981 — 1986

Prince William School, Oundle

Secondary education, O/A levels

N/A

University of East London

Voluntary Sector Studies (Centre for Institutional Studies)

1987 — 1993

Queen Mary University of London

MEng, Mech. Eng. and Materials

2003 — 2004

Plymouth Marjon University

PGCE, Primary (MFL)

N/A

Polytech Nancy

Engineering

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University of Plymouth

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management and Leadership

SKILLS

GrantsNon-ProfitsCharitiesProgram EvaluationProgram ManagementFundraisingCommunity EngagementNonprofitsPolicyCommunity DevelopmentProgram DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementBoard DevelopmentPublic PolicyGrant WritingOrganizational DevelopmentVolunteer ManagementLocal GovernmentSocial EnterpriseChange Management

ABOUT MATTHEW BYRNE

Committed, motivated, effective leader and strategic decision maker:• 25+ years’ experience working in and with not-for-profit organisations.• Driven to deliver high quality services that improve peoples’ lives.• Successful establishment of innovative projects and services.• Effective in securing funding from diverse streams, including contracts, grants, income-generation, and direct-to-public fundraising.• An excellent communicator skilled in negotiation, networking and understanding the political landscape.Currently working but long term availability for consultancy, interim and pro bono opportunities.

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