FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to galvanize fundraising for the American Red Cross of Broward County, newly appointed board member John A. Mattera issued 'The John Mattera Challenge' that raised over $22K for the organization.
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John A. Mattera's challenge called on current board members to raise $10,000 for the upcoming Red Cross Runway Fashion Show. If they accomplished this, John Mattera promised to match up to $10,000 of their efforts with his own money. The board successfully raised $12,000, bringing the grand total of money raised to over $22,000.
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"The success of this challenge is a testament to not only the great work of the American Red Cross, but to the determination and commitment of the terrific board we have in South Florida," said John Mattera. "I'm honored to be a part of the team and encouraged to continue finding innovative ways to support this fantastic organization."
"This is exactly the kind of commitment and creativity John Mattera will bring to our board," said John Karr, Chapter Executive of the American Red Cross South Florida. "We're thrilled to have him aboard and look forward to more 'John Mattera Challenges' in the future."
The third annual American Red Cross Runway Fashion Show of South Florida will take place in Fort Lauderdale on February 25, 2011. Over 400 people attended last year's show, which raised over $50,000 for the services and programs offered locally by the American Red Cross.
About John Mattera:
John Mattera is currently the Chairman and CEO of The Mattera Reserve, a Worldwide Private equity firm with investments in 23 countries. Together with The Mattera Reserve's partners, the company has backed many of the world's best entrepreneurial leaders. Mattera is also the Chairman of the Advisory Board for The Praetorian Group, a newly formed investment firm combining the disciplines of traditional private equity, venture capital, and related debt and lending strategies to provide business-building solutions to growing firms across nearly all industries.
About the Mattera Foundation:
The mission of The Mattera Foundation is to strengthen the community through bringing good people and good causes together to help ensure both the excellent stewardship of donor funds and the wise investment of grants in the communities that we serve. Our goals are to serve as a leader, catalyst, and resource for philanthropy. We aim to build and hold a permanent and growing endowment for the community's changing needs and opportunities. The Mattera Foundation strives for excellence in strategic grant making that benefits all citizens of our community in fields such as social services, education, health, the environment, and the arts. Find out more: .
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CONTACT: Lisa Yigit E-mail: ly@thematterafoundation.com