Matt Jennings
About Matt Jennings
Matt Jennings serves as the Senior Director of Development for the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M Foundation, where he manages a team of fundraisers. He has extensive experience in development roles, having worked at Texas A&M Foundation and The Association of Former Students over a span of two decades.
Current Position at Texas A&M Foundation
Matt Jennings serves as the Senior Director of Development for the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M Foundation. He has held this position since 2015, overseeing a team of four front-line fundraisers and associated support staff. His role includes providing management and oversight for the development office focused on Student Affairs and the Corps of Cadets.
Previous Roles at Texas A&M Foundation
Prior to his current role, Jennings worked at Texas A&M Foundation in various capacities. He was the Senior Regional Director of Major Gifts and Assistant Campaign Director from 2007 to 2015. He also served as the Director of Development from 2004 to 2007, focusing on fundraising efforts for the College of Engineering. During his tenure, he was involved in the $4 Billion 'Lead by Example' Campaign as Assistant Campaign Director from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
Matt Jennings studied at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Journalism and Business Administration from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education at The Bush School of Government and Public Service, obtaining a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from 2008 to 2009.
Career History
Jennings began his career at Texas A&M Foundation in 2004. Before that, he worked as the Director of Annual Giving at The Association of Former Students - Texas A&M from 2000 to 2004. He also served as a Recruiting Supervisor at Universal Computer Systems from 1996 to 2000.