Development Staff

Molly Donnelly has been the Director of Premium Services & Special Events with the Cyclone Club since 2015. Donnelly is responsible for the management of all premium services in Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, including the stadium suites, Sukup End Zone Club, Jack Trice Club and Johnny’s. Donnelly also leads the planning and execution of the athletics department special events, including the Cyclone Tailgate Tour, Cyclones Unplugged, Cy’s House of Trivia and spirit rallies. Additionally, she manages a group of student interns who help service the premium spaces on game day and interact with donors and fans through the special events.

Prior to her current role, Donnelly spent eight seasons as the Director of Operations for the Iowa State wrestling program. While on the wrestling staff, she saw the team win three consecutive Big 12 Conference championships and finish in the top five at the NCAA Championships four times. Donnelly handled all business operations, team travel and coordinated special events for the ISU program. In addition, she served as a liaison with the Cyclone Wrestling Club. Donnelly was also the administrator for Iowa State wrestling camps and oversaw the student staff that assisted the wrestling program.

Donnelly graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Iowa State in 2007. While an undergraduate, she assisted the Cyclone wrestling program as a statistician and was the Director of Student Assistants.

Donnelly is a native of Independence, Iowa and currently resides in Ames.