UMass Donahue Institute | 1,963 followers on LinkedIn. Applying theory and innovation to solve real world challenges and enable our clients to achieve their goals. | Established in 1971, the UMass Donahue Institute is a public service, research, and economic development arm of the University of Massachusetts. Our mission is to apply theory and innovation to solve real-world challenges and enable our clients to achieve their goals and aspirations. We serve clients in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors in the Commonwealth and throughout the nation and the world.