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Matt Killingsworth

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Director of Development - Haslam College of Business at University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.
📍 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Matt is the Director of Development for the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, connecting alumni passions with the universitys philanthropic needs. An accomplished fundraiser, he previously raised over $57 million for student housing projects. A graduate of Kansas State University, he is described by others as a "consummate professional" and "excellent leader. "

Outside of work, Matt has a long-standing dedication to student development and mentorship, evidenced by his extensive volunteer history and leadership roles within the Delta Chi Fraternity. He also has a unique interest in sustainable building, having authored a publication on incorporating green technology into student housing construction.

Unique fact: He co-authored an article titled "Green Greeks, " which explores implementing sustainable technology in fraternity and sorority housing projects.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Director of Development - Haslam College of Business
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview

How Matt shows up

Dynamic But Sincere
Friendly But Fast
Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Matt cares about

Strategic Philanthropy
His career is centered on aligning donor interests with the funding priorities and strategic goals of higher education institutions.
Higher Ed Funding
He shares content regarding the financial challenges and value proposition of higher education, including topics like Pell Grant funding and enrollment cliffs.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director of Development - Haslam College of Business
University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.
8-2007 - 10-2025
Senior Vice President
Pennington & Company
7-2004 - 7-2007
Convention, College, Academy Coordinator
The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc.
6-2003 - 7-2007
Director of Chapter Services
The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc.
6-2002 - 8-2024
Facilitator and presenter
Various organizations and college campuses
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
8-1997 - 5-2002
Dual Bachelor of Science
Kansas State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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