Matthew Poland
- AI Integration and Training
- Financial Sustainability
- Program Design
- Succession Planning
Matthew works to inspire nonprofit leaders to fully engage in the future of work and supports their efforts to position their organizations for maximum impact. With 23 years of experience leading and managing projects in the nonprofit sector, he brings deep expertise and perspective to every engagement. He also has more than 24 years of experience working alongside marginalized populations, ensuring that the voices and realities of people facing barriers remain central to the solutions he helps design.
Matthew is the Founder and Principal of MAP Advising, a consultancy focused on preparing organizations for the future of work. He has recently worked on projects with ICF, Performance Excellence Partners, Safal Partners, NPower, 418 Intelligence, and the U.S. Department of Labor. Matthew also brings more than a decade of experience providing technical assistance to schools, colleges, workforce development organizations, and government agencies. Prior to founding MAP Advising, he worked with JFF developing strategy for the future of work and supporting organizations nationwide.
Services:
- Succession planning
- Program design
- Financial sustainability strategy
- AI integration and training
Nonprofits I’ve worked with:
- Workforce development organizations
- Career and technical education programs
- Schools, colleges, and postsecondary initiatives
- Government agencies and national nonprofit initiatives
Clients I work best with:
- Startups and early-stage nonprofits building new programs
- Small and mid-sized organizations strengthening sustainability
- Large organizations preparing for future workforce shifts
- Leaders tackling complex challenges who want thoughtful, strategic solutions
I have had the opportunity to work with Matthew Poland as a team member supporting Performance Excellence Partners LLC, where he has provided high quality workforce development technical assistance and subject matter expertise to nonprofit organizations and public agencies. For example, as part of project team supporting the HHS Community Health Worker Training Program (CHWTP), Matt consistently delivered thoughtful, well researched guidance and demonstrated a strong understanding of workforce systems, program operations, and compliance considerations. His work product is reliable, timely, and professional, and he can be counted on to follow through on commitments while maintaining a high standard of quality. Matt has been a dependable contributor whose expertise adds meaningful value to the teams and clients we support.