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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2024 · 41 MIN

192: Matthew Ter Molen, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

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Matthew J. Ter Molen has more than 30 years of expertise in development and fundraising. Prior to joining the RPI team in early 2023, he was the Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President at Syracuse University, where he served for more than eight years. In this role, he oversaw all alumni relations and development activities, including the planning, launch, and execution of the $1.5 billion University-wide campaign "Forever Orange," which raised more in private philanthropy than at any other time in Syracuse University history. Prior to Syracuse, Ter Molen held a range of positions at Northwestern University, the most recent being the Associate Vice President and Campaign Manager. Ter Molen's career began at the University at Chicago in their annual giving office. Ter Molen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Miami University in Ohio, and served in the Peace Corps in Honduras for two years prior to the start of his career in fundraising.

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent sits down with Matt Ter Molen, Vice President for Institute Advancement at RPI. Matt has been described by colleagues as “the kind of leader everyone wants to work for and with.” Matt’s career journey is as inspiring as it is diverse, from earning his pilot’s license in high school; to serving as a beekeeping extension agent in Honduras with the Peace Corps; to advancing through leadership roles at Northwestern, Syracuse, and now RPI. In this episode, Matt shares his insights on trusting the twists and turns of a career, the power of giving 100% to every position you take on, and the ultimate magic of “doing well while doing good” in the nonprofit sector. Matt also reflects on the values instilled in him by his father, a fellow advancement professional, and the enduring importance of service in his life and career. Tune in for an engaging conversation that spans the skies and the fields, and offers deep insights into leadership and personal growth.

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