About

Founder’s Letter

I founded the COMMON Foundation in 2007 after completing my doctoral work at the University of Cambridge and serving the US government internationally.

Committed to a life of service, I envision a world of inspired creatives and leaders who advance their vision effectively, conscientiously, and innovatively.

I designed our incubator program to support founders and visionaries so that they can focus on their vision and fundraising as they launch their new social or environmental causes to lower the failure rate of non-profit organizations.

While participating in COMMON Foundation’s program, our team handles operational, administrative, legal, and financial aspects of running a non-profit.

Experience has taught us that current and emerging creatives and leaders thrive when launching new non-profit causes with an external perspective, expertise, and a structured approach.

Along the way, I mentor, advise, and train founders to take on these operational elements as they become more successful in implementing their vision and securing the necessary resources to achieve their mission. Surrounded by an extraordinary Advisory Board, we provide access to a wealth of knowledge to help you succeed.

We help leaders develop a long-term commitment to their mission and understand the need for strong governance, financial transparency, effective fundraising, and strategic planning. We also help leaders assess and adapt to changing circumstances so that their efforts remain resilient and sustainable.

Since then, we have helped dozens of leaders launch impactful projects and programs across the United States, Asia, Africa, and Latin America – securing more than $5 million to advance our collective mission to benefit people, the planet, and peace.

These initiatives encompass a range of themes, including sustainable development, agricultural and conservation efforts, documentary films, arts, cultural and social justice advocacy programs, Water, Access to Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), disaster relief efforts, educational scholarships focused on minority and underserved students and teachers who serve them, and other great causes.

We focus on a holistic approach to advising, mentoring, and nurturing emerging leaders.

If you’re ready to embark on a transformative journey, join us. Embrace the fun, challenge the norms, create a world where dreams are made real, and the impact reverberates for generations.

If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch.

Best,

Matthew King, Ph.D.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer