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Brian Clark

Sep 6, 2022

Poole Staff Spotlight: Meet Brian Clark

When Brian Clark got the phone call to come back to NC State after playing five seasons in the NFL, he jumped at the chance to join the Wolfpack again. After successfully leading the fundraising efforts for the Wolfpack Club, he joined Poole College of Management in 2020 as executive director of development and external relations, where he continues to connect donors with ways to make a difference.
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May 17, 2022

Podcast: ‘Think and Do’ In Review, With Brian Sischo

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re talking with Brian Sischo, vice chancellor for University Advancement, about our recent Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign and how it has set the university up for a big, bold future.
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May 3, 2022

Podcast: Making a Planned Gift, With Jennifer Peavey

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re talking with the College of Design’s Jennifer Peavey about how she plans to support the university through a special gift from her 401(k) plan following her passing.
NC State Day of Giving wolf cutout at Court of North Carolina

Apr 26, 2022

DASA Raises $33,583,000 from Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign

Almost 19,000 donors contributed nearly $34 million to the Division of Academic and Student Affairs during the five-year campaign.
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Apr 19, 2022

Podcast: Caldwell Fellow Kourosh Salamati, Pt. 2

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re finishing our two-part talk with Kourosh Salamati about how the Caldwell Fellows program and other campus support systems have helped him succeed beyond his wildest dreams as a member of the Pack.
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Mar 22, 2022

Podcast: Inside the Memorial Belltower, With Tom Stafford

On this episode, NC State’s unofficial Belltower historian gives listeners a rundown of this hallowed landmark’s history, complete with information on how private support helped complete the project a century after it began.
Students in the Court of North Carolina

Mar 22, 2022

Thank You for Doing the Extraordinary

Deanna P. Dannels, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, celebrates the success of the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign. The college surpassed its ambitious $35 million goal, raising $41,089,185 with the support of 7,408 donors.
The Belltower against a blue sky.

Mar 22, 2022

‘Think and Do’ Campaign in Review

Join the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as it reflects on the tremendous impact donors have made on its students, faculty and more over the past five years.
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Mar 15, 2022

Introducing the NC State Philanthropy Podcast

NC State’s newest podcast, produced by the Office of Development Communications and Stewardship, is now live! Join us as we tell the world how the support of our friends, alumni and more makes the extraordinary possible all across campus.
Nick Drake standing in front of a display case with several items of military artifacts and other memorabilia.

Mar 15, 2022

Extraordinary Difference: Nick Drake

Nick Drake is director of NC State’s Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services, as well as a veteran himself. With help from the university’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign, he leads the initiative supporting others in making the transition from the military to college graduation and beyond.