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Martin Malmberg

Non Profit Director with expertise in Fundraising, Grant Writing, Marketing and leading highly productive teams.

Martin Malmberg is a faith-filled leader with a passion for inspiring and mobilizing people to create meaningful change in their lives, communities, and the world. Martin specializes in nonprofit communications and fundraising and has a proven track record of growing donor engagement, managing record breaking events, securing multi-million dollar grants and exceeding annual fundraising goals by up to 65%. Martin aims to apply his expertise to a non-profit with a compelling mission.

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SKILLS AND CURRENT

Fundraising & Donor Relations

Major Gifts | Corporate Sponsorships | Grant Writing | Legacy Giving | Event Fundraising
Donor Acquisition & Retention Strategies | Board & Volunteer Mobilization
Data-Driven Fundraising | AI-Powered Donor Insights

Marketing & Communication

Public Relations | Media Relations | Storytelling & Brand Development | Public Speaking
Digital Fundraising & Social Media Strategy | Google/Facebook Advertising
Website Development | CRM & Donor Analytics
Email Marketing | Funnels | Content Creation
Adobe Creative Suite | WordPress | Office 365 | Google Analytics

Leadership & Strategic Development

Visionary Leadership | Nonprofit Growth Strategy | Team Management
Organizational Rebranding | Large-Scale Campaigns | Budget Oversight
Program & Project Development
Conflict Resolution | Cross-Cultural Team Development
Strengths-Based Coaching (Certified StrengthsFinder Coach)
Trainer in SMART Goals, Measurable Results and Project Management

Technical & Analytical Skills

CRM & Data Systems
AI-Powered Analytics & Insights for Donor Engagement
Optimizing Websites, SEO, Email Marketing, and Social Media Growth Strategies
Cost Benefit Analysis
Market Research | Effective Evaluations | Visual Presentations

Speaking & Global Impact

Delivered live presentations in over 30 nations and more than 100 churches and other organizations in Las Vegas
Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Facilitated the pioneering of new ministries in North India and South Africa

Current Roles

Contractor and consultant for two non profit organizations and one for profit company that builds homes and manages properties. Leveraged expertise in project management systems to create streamlined processes, marketing and content scheduling, and creative property enhancements to maximize ROI
Serves on the Board for YWAM Las Vegas and a YWAM location in India. Leads chapel services at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Actively involved in a local church, a minister’s network, and a unity prayer initiative

FUNDRAISING

As Director of Grants and Charitable Funding at Lutheran Social Services, Martin oversaw the Development, Grant, and Communication Departments, driving substantial growth across multiple revenue streams. Key achievements during these 3.5 years include:

Highly Productive Teams: Martin has successfully led teams comprising 24 full-time staff and over 60 volunteers, consistently delivering complex projects on time and within budget. His leadership approach emphasizes concise meetings, well-defined expectations, and individual accountability. By implementing structured project management systems, he ensures transparent tracking of goals and activities, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
Exceeded Fundraising Goals: Met FY 2022 goals, exceeded the FY 2023 goal by 17.38%, and surpassed the FY 2024 goal by 65.18%, achieving the highest fundraising total in the organization’s history.
Major Gifts & Donor Engagement: Managed a diverse portfolio of donors, securing five- and six-figure gifts from individuals, corporations, churches, and foundations.
Donor Acquisition & Retention: Designed and executed targeted donor strategies, expanding the donor base by 250% in three years while significantly improving KPIs such as annual donor retention rate, online giving, corporate sponsorships, and total number of donors.
Technology & Data-Driven Fundraising: Proficient in Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang, and other CRM systems, leveraging data analytics, segmentation, and automation to enhance donor engagement and operational efficiency.
Secured and Managed Major Grants: Successfully directed record-breaking campaigns, property acquisitions, and large-scale community initiatives, such as securing a $50 million HUD grant for the renovation of Marble Manor on the Historic Westside of Las Vegas and has successfully secured and managed funding from foundations, state, and federal grants including CDBG, ARP, ADSD, SNAP, TEFAP, EFSP, ESG, OAG, and Operation Home. Check out two samples of successful grants that Martin wrote here and here or email Martin to request other samples.
Corporate Sponsorships: successfully secured hundreds of thousands of dollars from corporations such as Connex, Nevada State Bank, Credit One, Gene Haas Foundation, Anthem, NV Energy, MGM Foundation, United Way, Silversummit, Bank of Nevada, NFL Super Bowl Committee and more.
Legacy Giving Campaign: Implemented a planned and deferred giving campaign with a key volunteer.
Volunteer Engagement: Increased volunteer hours from 50–60 hours from 25 volunteers in 2021 to over 600 hours/month with over 60 active volunteers in 2023–2024. Personally collaborated with seven high-capacity volunteers in media production, data entry, event planning, and donor outreach.

The above chart shows all non grant income for Fiscal Years 2021 - 2024. Martin took over the Development Department three months into FY 2022 and met the $400,000 goal. In Fiscal Year 2023 exceeded the goal by 17.38%. In Fiscal Year 2024 Martin exceeded his goal by 65.18%, breaking the previous annual fundraising record by more than 50%. Grant income was stable at about 4.5 million dollars per Fiscal Year during this period.

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MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Martin has twenty years of experience in marketing, advertising, PR and has led full-scale branding overhauls that integrate website development, email marketing, social media strategy, and digital fundraising tools. His work has tripled newsletter audiences, increased open rates by over 30%, and grown social engagement by 400%. Organizations he has represented have had hundreds of thousands of impressions through multiple channels and been featured on FOX 5, CBS News, Telemundo, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and other major outlets. Martin has delivered live presentations in over 30 nations and more than 100 churches and other organizations in Las Vegas and speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Martin's Approach to Marketing and Communications

Multi-Touchpoint Engagement That Converts: Martin builds comprehensive communication plans that guide donors, volunteers, and community partners through a structured engagement journey. Events are never one-off moments—they’re built to spark deeper involvement through 18 annual personalized touch points across email, phone, print, social, in-person, and follow-up experiences.
Transparent Systems and Ownership: All project components will be managed through Trello or another shared project management system, offering full visibility into task status, timelines, and outcomes. Monthly productivity reports will track progress, while all tools, content, and deliverables will remain editable, shareable, and owned by the organization and integrated into appropriate technology. There are no “black boxes.”
Authentic, Mission-Aligned Communications: Martin’s content strategy centers on real stories from real families, staff, and volunteers. Stock or AI-generated imagery will be minimized. Instead, we’ll use emotionally resonant, short-form materials that invite immediate action—whether it’s RSVPing, donating, or sharing a story.
“Short and Powerful” Events: The program will be punchy and concise, with quick intervals and stories and recognition and a total event program length of 30 minutes or less. The tone is inspiring, heartfelt, and honest—designed to move the audience through the full arc of emotion: sadness, hope, joy, laughter, and ultimately, action.
Beautiful Aesthetic: Martin is a mural artist who knows how to create both physical and digital spaces that feel welcoming, emotionally resonant, and true to the mission.

Marketing and Communications Highlights

Lutheran Social Services of Nevada

Publicity Highlights: See 4 Years of LSSN Publicity Highlights with hundreds of thousands of critical mentions and impressions.
PR and Legacy Media: LSSN was featured many times on FOX 5, CBS News, Telemundo, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and other major outlets such as this Easter Egg Hunt video and this Grand Opening Video and this Back to School Danceoff went viral on Tiktoc.
Website Design: Redesigned the website with quick segmented calls to action for donors, volunteers, people that need help, and those that are interested in legacy giving options and sponsorships.
Newsletters and Social Media: Tripled the number of newsletter recipients, improved the open rate from 10% to 35%, increased Facebook followers by 300%. Skilled volunteers were engaged to produce high-quality videos for the LSSN YouTube channel.
Campaigns such as the Season of Gratitude resulted in five times more donations that LSSN had previously received for Giving Tuesday with a total of 129 donations, 84 individuals sharing snippets of gratitude, and nearly $80,000 in donations. See the Season of Gratitude video finale.
Presentations and Partnerships: Martin presented at all church partners, preaching, leading worship, producing personalized videos for congregations, and organizing various events such as a hunger awareness event, fundraisers, and VBS presentations. Also presented at a variety of public events such as SNRHA monthly gatherings.

Olive Crest of Nevada

Overview: as the Community Engagement Director at Olive Crest for 3.5 years, Martin managed a team of five staff overseeing Safe Families, Operation Independence, and community outreach initiatives including communications, donor relations, and church engagement.
Community Partnerships: Averaged 120 face-to-face engagements per month with funders, church leaders, and organizations such asCare Coalition, Dept. of Welfare, WIC, and Catholic Charities. Maintained over 90 partner agencies referring families for services.
Church Engagement: Conducted hundreds of live presentations at local churches, sharing Olive Crest’s vision with tens of thousands of people and recruiting hundreds of volunteers. Established child welfare teams at 30 churches, including Spanish-speaking, African American, and Korean congregations, as well as mega churches and multiple denominations (e.g., Presbyterian, Assemblies of God, Baptist). Enhanced church partnerships with newsletters distributed to 600 church partners, growing engagement and volunteer recruitment.
Community Leadership: Organized the Community Forum at Las Vegas City Hall, hosting 92 attendees and 51 organizations. Launched a volunteer mentor program for transitional youth (ages 18–22) exiting the foster care system, with 15 mentors completing applications and 8 successful matches.
Marketing and Communications: Increased Facebook likes by over 400% and launched an ad campaign to recruit families to Foster children. Grew newsletter distribution. Managed communications with 80 corporate donor contacts from companies such as Lennar, US Bank, and Capstone Insurance.
Media Exposure: Represented Olive Crest on SOS Radio, Fox 5 News, Channel 8 News, Christian radio and many other mediums amplifying awareness of the organization’s mission.

Youth With A Mission Las Vegas

Overview: As the Executive Director from 2013-2018, Martin directed and expanded YWAM Las Vegas into a dual-purpose mission combining a training campus and outreach center. He oversaw ministries focused on evangelism, training, combating human trafficking, orphan care, and community development on the historic West Side of Las Vegas.
Increased staff from 7 to 24 full-time members, built a strong leadership team and facilitated succession planning, resulting in three new directors.
Marketing: Average school size increased from 8 to 25 per term due primarily to advertising on Facebook and Google.
Raised $280,000 and eliminated $42,000 in credit card debt, leaving YWAM Las Vegas in a healthy financial position for successors.
Grant fulfillment: The City of Las Vegas and the Mayor were so happy with the scope of what YWAM Las Vegas did in the community and the reporting that the City Council in 2017 voted to “give back” or release ownership of the portion of the building that they gave as a grant in 2007. This secured the ownership of the ministry center property with no lien.
Services: Provided grocery assistance, community banquets, support groups, after-school tutoring, and ESL classes to serve 33,000 individuals and supported 80 adoptive families through the Foster Connect ministry.
Mobilized 901 students through Mission Adventures, a week long training and outreach program in Las Vegas.
Graduated 156 students from Discipleship Training School, a 5-month missionary program with international outreach to nations such as India and Nepal.