Matt Taylor

Matt Taylor is an experienced fundraising professional with a strong background in major gifts and donor relations. Currently serving as the Senior Major Gifts Officer at KNKX Public Radio, Matt oversees a portfolio of over 150 individual donors, ensuring effective qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts. Previous roles include Major Gifts Officer at CRISTA Ministries, where a moves management program was developed, and Director of Major & Planned Gifts at LeMay - America's Car Museum, focusing on donor engagement and campaign budgeting. With earlier experience in advancement at the University of Washington and various nonprofit organizations, Matt has a proven track record of enhancing donor relationships, securing significant campaign contributions, and driving strategic fundraising initiatives. Matt holds a BA in Mass Media from Missouri State University and pursued a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.