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Divinely Guided

WELCOME TO VANESSA'S STRATEGIC THINKING 

PURPOSE

ALIGNING

WITH

STRATEGY

CREATES

MAGIC

ABOUT

I'm Vanessa C. Matthew, and from the start of my career, I have been driven by a profound commitment to generate positive social impact through purposeful and meaningful work, a path I embarked on about 30 years ago before I even had a professional career. Today, I am recognized as a marketing unicorn, celebrated not just for my expertise in marketing but also for my extensive skills in brand strategy, messaging, communications, marketing research, analytics, social media marketing, design, and nonprofit fundraising and development. At Donorly, my two decades of experience in brand strategy, communications, and fundraising enable me to turn transformative visions into reality. I specialize in storytelling that informs, engages, and fosters growth, helping nonprofits not only achieve but surpass their fundraising objectives. Beyond my professional role at Donorly, I pursue a unique approach to personal development. I am committed to assisting individuals in understanding how elements such as astrology, Myers-Briggs personality types, archetypes, and Carl Jung's teachings can deeply influence personal brand development. By leveraging these insights, I help professionals create personal brands that genuinely reflect their identities and profoundly connect with their audiences, thereby boosting their professional impact and presence. Personal development is central to my professional ethos. Having served as a graduate school instructor, mentor, public speaker, and business owner, I have always focused on supporting others in their quest for self-actualization. This commitment extends into my personal life, where I care for my plants, delve into human psychology and self-improvement literature, and engage in strategic thinking that advances both my personal and professional life. Ultimately, my life’s work is about intricately blending the material with the spiritual—creating a dynamic interplay that enriches the communities I serve and fosters my continuous learning and growth.

LOGO DESIGNS

One would have to beg me to design another logo in my life, but I like to show my talent for branding.

DESIGN WORK

  • All About Posh Events

  • Animal Care Centers of NYC

  • Bath Candy Apothecary

  • Beauty by Jackie B.

  • Burson-Marsteller

  • Donorly / Undue Medical Debt

  • Experience Harlem

  • F2M Fire & Drafting Designs

  • Fulp Diversity

  • Fund Black Founders

  • Girls Inc.

  • Hall Public Relations

  • Harlem Commonwealth Council

  • Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund

  • Int'l Association of Black Actuaries

  • Ketchum Public Relations (Omnicom)

  • KQH Mental Health Counseling

  • L. Charlemagne

  • Lil Divaz Spa

  • Mommies for Wellness

  • More Than A Vibe

  • Mount Hope Housing Company

  • National Association for Women Business Owners

  • NYC Human Resources Administration

  • Office Without Walls

  • Pillar Equities

  • Point Du Jour Gourmet

  • Precise Grants

  • Preppy Trendy

  • Public School 30M

  • RH Fire LLC

  • Second Chance Capital

  • Shiraz Creative

  • South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation

  • Swing It, Inc

  • The Leap Network

  • Town of Manchester, CT

  • Unity Spaces

  • Warner Media / HBO / Scene In Black

  • West Virginia University

  • Woods Bagot

[ EMPLOYERS, CLIENTS, AND FORMER CLIENTS ]

THOSE I'VE POSITIVELY IMPACTED

SAGE WISDOM

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

SHE SPEAKS

VANESSA C. MATTHEW

MY VALUES

Spirituality: A deep-seated belief in spiritual growth, mindfulness, and connection to something greater.

Personal/Self-Development: A focus on personal growth.

Empowerment: A passion for empowering others.

Creativity: A love for creative expression.

Holistic Well-Being: A focus on overall health and harmony.

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BORN IN NYC, STAYING IN NJ
VANESSA@VCMSTRATEGIES.COM

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