2019 NACDA and Affiliates Annual Convention

Matthew Donovan
Senior Associate AD for Development
University of Indianapolis


Matt Donovan is now is his third decade with the University. He was named the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD) Fundraiser of the Year for the College Division in 2016. Donovan joined UIndy Athletics in 1999 to build financial support by spearheading the development and growth of the Greyhound Club. The Greyhound Club membership has grown to more than 2,000 individuals. Under Donovan’s leadership, the Greyhound Club produced more than $7.9 million in annual gifts since its inception. Donovan initiated numerous other successful ventures, such as a comprehensive partnership program that has netted over $2.1 million in sponsorship dollars. He also created a planned giving society that secured future commitments totaling over $350,000 for the university. Donovan was also an integral leader in one of the University's most extensive and comprehensive fundraising campaigns. He served as a university liaison to the NFL and local organizing committees as UIndy was a practice site for Super Bowl XLVI. Donovan has presented at conferences for BOSCA, NAADD, NACDA and the NCAA Convention providing revenue generating ideas. Prior to joining the athletics department, Donovan had an extensive background in fund-raising. He served as Project Director for “The Campaign for Penn” in 1993-94 at the University of Pennsylvania. He was Associate Project Director for the Purdue University Phone-a-thon from 1991-93. He worked from 1994-99 as the UIndy Director for Annual Giving, building a fifteen percent increase over the five years. The Western Illinois University graduate, is a past president (2008-2009) of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors.

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