Testimonials
Dominque Goss
Executive Director
M&T Bank Charitable Foundation
“Mattison Advisors has been a phenomenal partner, working with M&T Charitable Foundation on a deep body of work. Their work is strategic, substantive, innovative, equitable and forward thinking. MA built trust and rapport with our core team and executive leadership team, garnering excitement and deep engagement throughout our work together. The executive coaching was excellent!"
Holly Haines
President
Haines Family Foundation
"As President of the Haines Family Foundation, I was thinking about succession planning and the legacy of my family in terms of philanthropy. I turned to Mattison Advisors to advise and assist me in succession planning for our Foundation. They have been invaluable to me in this process. The guidance and the creation of a plan for me to use have been outstanding. The depth of their research as it relates to my strategy for succession planning is something that I could not have accomplished on my own. Christina is world-class in all areas of philanthropy. Her breadth of knowledge and experience is vast and her ability to get to the heart of my needs in terms of our Foundation has been a wonderful experience. I look forward to working with Christina and her team on future projects."
Marques Colston
Super Bowl Champion, Founder and Managing Partner, Dynasty Innovation
“Mattison Advisors is an amazing partner who translates your vision into reality. Their expertise helps players and teams focus on what they do best on the field while building brand equity and impacting communities in a meaningful way.”
Mike Kotzen
President
Community Based Care LLC
“Mattison Advisors has the ability to take your vision and translate it into solutions that help elevate your strategy and advance your organization. MA pays attention to the details and goes below the surface to understand the "why" and executes well on the "how." MA listened to me as a client and is committed to quality, results, and a positive and rewarding experience. They are innovative with solutions yet practical in their execution. MA has been a trusted partner that is always invested in our success.”
Ayanna Lott-Pollard
Executive Director
Resilient Coders
MA's investment in me and our organization has truly set us on the right track. From the outset, their team demonstrated an exceptional understanding of our mission and challenges. They facilitated a comprehensive strategic planning process, guiding us through in-depth analyses and helping us identify clear, actionable goals. This process has been invaluable, providing a solid foundation that has already begun to drive significant progress and growth for Resilient Coders. The clarity and direction provided by our strategic plan have empowered me to make informed decisions and lead our team with renewed focus and energy. "The impact of MA's work with us is evident in the strides we’ve made towards our mission and the positive feedback from our stakeholders. Their dedication and expertise have not only enhanced our organizational capacity but also bolstered my own growth as a leader."
Christine Healy
Co-founder and Former Board Chair
Catholic Partnership Schools
“Mattison Advisors provides the tour de force behind a well-constructed strategic plan. They understand the intersection of today’s philanthropic dollar and the business-savvy, community-grounded nonprofit world. They are unapologetic and called us out in the best way, and we are all the better. Now we are excited to get going.”
Marianne A. Fray
President and Chief Executive Officer
Maternity Care Coalition
"From the first meeting, MA led with curiosity, demonstrated their business acumen, and possessed super strong interpersonal skills. They sought to understand our nuanced needs from the very beginning. They listened thoughtfully, analyzed multiple data sources to provide meaningful insights.
MA provided wise counsel when we had to make high-stakes decisions, pushed us when needed, were responsive to feedback, and truly served as expert nonprofit and philanthropic leaders.
In a word, they DELIVER!
We’ve gone farther in these 10months than I ever thought was possible."
Rich Miller
Partner, MillerDevine LLC
Former President and CEO
Virtua Health
“Christina, Mattison Advisors’ CEO, is a very gifted leader who has made a huge difference in philanthropy. Her ability to drive success is amazing. She has a vision and leads people forward. She is a wonderful and trusted person who delivers!”
Jen Larkin
Former Managing Director
Social Venture Partners (SVP) Philadelphia
“Working with Mattison Advisors has been a complete game-changer for our organization. Christina’s strategic thinking is on par with few leaders I’ve observed in the social impact sector, as she can simultaneously consider the micro and macro implications in any given scenario and communicate them effectively to drive effective decision-making. The final product her team produced included a comprehensive landscape analysis informed by extensive stakeholder engagement and research, as well as our organization’s strategic plan to guide our operations for years to come. She is a masterful communicator and approaches her work with a deep understanding of the people and communities it will impact.”
Anne Bovaird Nevins
Former President
PIDC
“The Mattison Advisors team brought a wealth of experience with strategic planning, a collaborative and learning-oriented mindset, and a deep commitment to PIDC’s mission of inclusive economic development. The Mattison Advisors team engaged deeply with our staff, Board members, and many key stakeholders in our community in a way that brought forward candid perspectives and uncovered new opportunities for PIDC. Mattison Advisors also brought in external knowledge of best practices, particularly around addressing our critical lens of racial equity.”
Marcus Allen
CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region
“MA has adept knowledge of fundraising, culture, business strategy, and emotional intelligence that makes their company unique in the consulting space. Within 6 months, MA was able to give insight to the Board at Big Brothers Big Sisters while creating a Development Plan and SOP for the Advancement Department that has totally transformed the financial sustainability of the organization. Their engagement with our staff, board and leadership team has been a difference-maker in our achieving our business objectives. I guarantee that they will not disappoint and will leave you wanting more of their time and services.”
Brenda Bacon
President and CEO
Brandywine Living
“Christina has an exceptional ability to make fundraising fun and to turn your charitable giving into a lasting brand enhancement for your company. Her insight into linking culture, philanthropy, and business purpose is unique. She listens to your goals and ideas and turns them into a business case that makes your investment pay off both internally in your company and externally to all your constituents.”
Bill Golderer
CEO
United Way Greater Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey
“Mattison Advisors are a team of committed professionals who provide market-leading insights, trend analysis, and rare strategic guidance. Christina and her team go above and beyond to put their clients first and can be trusted to over-deliver on their commitments and come alongside leaders who are looking to manage change, drive innovation and grow their impact.”
