Devin leads the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s development team. In this role, he helps corporations, organizations, foundations and individuals maximize their impact through disaster giving. This helps communities withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur.
Devin has been a fundraising professional for more than 20 years, including positions with organizations such as the University of Michigan, the University of Florida and the Cornucopia Institute. His consulting engagements included clients like Boston Children’s Hospital, Stanford University, the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Public Radio International.
Devin’s philanthropic career was inspired by his participation in leadership roles for Penn State’s Dance Marathon while earning his undergraduate degree in communications. While working for the University of Florida, Devin earned his MBA from the Warrington School of Business.
Devin has presented for and served in leadership roles with organizations such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association of Donor Relations Professionals and the Annual Giving Directors’ Consortium.
He lives in State College, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Tiffany, and three children. He is on the executive and diversity, equity, and inclusion committees for his Rotary district. Whenever possible, he likes to spend time hiking and golfing with his family.
Articles by Devin Mathias
Disaster philanthropy cannot be deskbound: Takeaways from a trip to Lahaina
Sending gratitude to our funders this National Philanthropy Day
The power of appreciated stock: A guide for philanthropy
Thank you to the anonymous donors: Celebrating Nonprofit Day
Ted Lasso Cookie Raffle: Where art, sports and philanthropy combine
