Matt Covey

Associate Director of Development @ Johns Hopkins University & Medicine - Development and Alumni Relations

About

I believe higher education is one of the most important forces in the world, and I love that I'm able to help advance it through philanthropy. At Johns Hopkins, I focus on major gifts for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. I build long-term relationships with donors and connect their values to initiatives that strengthen one of the world's great research universities. It's work that rewards curiosity, patience, and genuine interest in people, all things I've carried since studying physics and music in St. Louis, living and working across Montana, and growing up with deep roots in the Arkansas Ozarks. The through line has always been the same: understand what matters to people, and help them do something lasting with it.

Country

United States

City

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Written Communication, Microsoft Office, Management, Proposal Writing, Volunteer Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Relationship Development, Events, Nonprofit Volunteering, Special Events, Board Development, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Donors, Major Gift Development, Major Donor Cultivation, Blackbaud, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofit Organizations

Experience

Associate Director of Development

Johns Hopkins University & Medicine - Development and Alumni Relations

2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Baltimore, MD

• Engage with alumni across the Southern US, focusing on Texas and Florida, to secure major gifts for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. • Coordinate with multiple departments, including Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy, Biophysics, Cognitive Science, and Comparative Thought & Literature, to align philanthropic goals with donor interests. • Foster extensive cross-divisional collaboration through participation in the Development and Alumni Relations Training Advisory Group. • Act as the staff liaison to the Johns Hopkins Physics and Astronomy Advisory Council, enhancing communication between the council and the university.

Development Director

Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center

2022-6 - 2024-5 · 2 yrs

Whitefish, Montana, United States

Responsible for all aspects of Ravenwood's development program, including annual appeals, special events, grant writing and reporting, and major gifts. Worked closely with Executive Director and Board of Directors to ensure that development capacity increased to support rapid organizational growth. Key accomplishments: -Increased donations by 83% (2021 totals to 2023 totals) -Established funding relationships with significant foundation partners, including the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation an the Cabela's/Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fund -Increased net funds raised at annual fundraising event by 86% -Identified several annual donors as major gift prospects and secured gifts of 10-20x their regular donation amount

Development Coordinator

Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center

2021-1 - 2022-6 · 1 yr 6 mos

Whitefish, Montana, United States

District Executive

Scouting America, Montana Council

2018-4 - 2020-12 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Kalispell, Montana, United States

Responsible for administration of all Scouting programs in Northwest Montana. Major duties included youth recruitment, volunteer management and training, fundraising, and project management for events. Key accomplishments: -Doubled Cub Scout membership in Kalispell, the anchor city of my service area -Facilitated formation of inaugural all-girl Scouts BSA Troop in Montana -Implemented volunteer-centered succession plan to ensure smooth operations after council restructuring -Reestablished annual fundraising event, which netted over 25% of annual fundraising goal