Executive Director of Philanthropy, CALS

Great land-grant Universities have strong Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences that are important to the success of the University in fulfilling its mission. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS ) is poised to bring its strengths to bear as an externally dynamic college focused on delivering impact and stimulating economic development in North Carolina. Its programs exemplify the ‘Think and Do’ philosophy of the University, developing the talent that will bring significant recognition to the University.

CALS is one of the largest colleges of its kind in the nation, with nearly 3,400 students pursuing associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and 1,300 on-campus and 700 off-campus faculty and staff members. Its research engine ranks in the top of land-grant university colleges. Research expenditures total $130 million annually. 43,000 volunteers and advisory leaders engage 2 million face-to-face contacts annually.

28,287 living CALS Alumni make up the pride of the Wolfpack!

NC State Extension is one component of a strategic partnership among NC State University, N.C. A&T State University, and federal, state and local governments. Together we enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians. NC State Extension is the local and statewide outreach provider of North Carolina’s preeminent research enterprise — NC State University — delivering research-based agricultural, food and youth programs that create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for all North Carolinians.

Our extensive partnerships with agriculture, business, education, government and industry create a unique culture of collaboration that increases productivity and fuels economic development. Our land-grant roots inspire us to provide practical solutions for the real world. Our world-leading faculty and staff make it a reality. We serve the unique needs of varied clients every day with subject‑matter experts at 101 local centers across the state.

The mission of the Office of College Advancement is to enhance, promote and support the academic programs, research and extension efforts of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS ). Within CALS Advancement are the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc. and the NC Tobacco Foundation, Inc. non‑profit, 501c3 organizations formed as a means of supporting agricultural research, extension and teaching activities in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State University.

The CALS Advancement team works in close partnership with the central University Advancement Office and its partner colleges. In 2016, NC State launched the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of the University with a $1.6 billion goal. Priorities include dramatically increasing endowments to benefit students and faculty, enhancing facilities and strengthening support for current operations.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ goal in the campaign is $400 million with an emphasis on scholarships, professorships, research and continued investment in NC State Extension. CALS exceeded its campaign goal 18 months prior to the end of the Campaign.

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