Devin Mathias

Devin Mathias is the vice president of development for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP). In this role, he helps corporations, foundations and individual donors maximize their impact through disaster philanthropy, supporting communities as they prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. 

Devin has been a fundraising professional for more than 25 years, including positions with organizations such as the University of Michigan, the University of Florida and the Cornucopia Institute. His consulting work included partnerships with organizations such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Stanford University, the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Public Radio International. 

Devin’s career in philanthropy began through leadership roles with Penn State’s Dance Marathon (THON) while earning his bachelor’s degree in communications. He later earned an MBA from the University of Florida’s Warrington College 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 their three children. He serves on the League One Volleyball Foundation board and is president of the Penn State Women’s Volleyball Booster Club.