AUCTIONEER, MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Matt hosts the Evergreen Gala for EvergreenHealth Medical Center, helping raise $1.4 million to improve health care for communities on the Eastside.
YES!!! More than $13.6 Million raised for Seattle Children’s Hospital, as Matt serves as host and auctioneer for the Friends of Costco Guild Children’s Golf Classic “Kickoff Party” at T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners. Part of the event included auctioning off two magnums of wine and two autographed board games for a whopping $500,000!
ENERGY, EXCITEMENT, ENTHUSIASM, AND PROFESSIONALISM
Working as an Emmy Award winning news anchor and reporter in some of the country's largest markets including Seattle, Boston, Miami, and Baltimore, Matt developed a style all his own. He combines dynamic communication, public speaking, and crowd engagement techniques to deliver truly memorable moments and drive fundraising.
Matt hosts 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Jungle Party at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle helping raise more than $10 million for the zoo over those years.
YES!!!! Serving as auctioneer, helping to raise more than $2 million at the Mary’s Place 2019 SHINE Gala. Getting more homeless families off the streets and into stable housing never felt so good!
Presence and Storytelling
Matt is a performer and professional storyteller by trade. He has a special talent for learning and embracing organizations' missions and goals and effectively communicating them to the audience in a way that's authentic and genuine.
Matt shares about his children, including his son who has physical and intellectual disabilities. Matt helped raise more than $4.5 MILLION over the years for Boyer Children's Clinic, one of the primary providers of early intention services in Western Washington. Efforts those nights exceeded the organization's fundraising goals.
Matt hosts the Seattle Children’s Guild Association’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon. As a Seattle Children’s parent, Matt was proud to celebrate more than 300 guilds and over 4,000 members who step up to support patients and research.
audience engagement
Fundraising auction galas should be fun! Matt brings an unparalleled level of humor, energy, and audience engagement. Guests leave raving about the night and talking about returning next year.
Matt creates memorable moments as auctioneer at the Northwest Kidney Center Discovery Gala in 2018 raising $760,000 for kidney research.
Matt serves as auctioneer and host for Zac Brown’s Camp Southern Ground in 2023, helping to raise $2.9 Million at the event with Zac Brown Band, supporting more children with neurodevelopmental differences, underserved kids, and military families.
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Matt emcees dedication of the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park at The Museum of Flight in Tukwila, WA. in May of 2019 with roughly 4,000 people in attendance.
Matt auctions off autographed footballs with former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and former Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril — raising money in Bellevue for The Cliff Avril Family Foundation.
Matt is joined on stage by 2-year-old cancer survivor Ruth, who picked the winning raffle ticket for Cancer Pathways Surviving with Style Gala.
Matt serves as auctioneer, helping raise more than $940,000 for Mary's Place, the leading emergency shelter for homeless families in the Seattle-area. The Theme: Hollywood Glitz and Glam. Perfect opportunity to pull out the gold tux coat.
Matt engages the crowd while raising money for a cause that's close to his heart, Seattle Children's Hospital. Matt's son has received several surgeries at Seattle Children's. Matt is pictured here, serving as auctioneer/host for the Seattle Festival of Trees Guild providing money for uncompensated care.