Matthew Stinson joined Allegheny as Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs in late August, bringing to the College more than 20 years of progressive management experience in higher education, nonprofit, and business organizations. In his role as a member of the President’s senior leadership team, Matt will oversee the development, execution, and ongoing assessment of Allegheny’s fundraising and alumni relations programming. He is particularly eager to help enrich and expand the opportunities for alumni, parents, and friends in the U.S. and abroad to engage with the College on a sustained basis.
Matt was enthused during his interviews to learn of the Ella Nash Society Newsletter and our efforts to educate our female readers about the distinctive nature of women’s philanthropy and to inspire their gifts of time, money, and other resources to their favorite nonprofits. He has a keen interest in the topic himself. An avid reader, Matt said that his 2020 summer book pile included Gender Matters: A Guide to Growing Women’s Philanthropy by Kathleen Loehr. Matt noted that the author asks, “How often do you ask about a woman’s motivations and your organization’s fit with her values…? Have you ever asked her to tell the story of her philanthropy with any organization? You will learn a lot about motivation, preferred engagement, stewardship, and her values as she tells the story.” Added Matt: “Simply stated, I can’t wait to hear your stories.” Neither can we.
Matt’s own philanthropy story includes a great deal of community engagement. He has served as a past board member of the Alliance (Ohio) Kiwanis and was a co-founding board member of the Alliance Community Pantry. He also consults pro bono for nonprofit organizations needing assistance with fundraising strategies.
Matt and his wife, Paula Gregory, have a son, Brendan, a junior at Capital University. A graduate of Mount Union College/University with a B.S. in computer science, Matt earned his Master of Education from Westminster College in 2020 and an MBA with a focus in entrepreneurship from Jones International University in 2005.