EPISODE · Apr 14, 2023 · 43 MIN
147: Reshunda Mahone, North Carolina State University
from RAISE Podcast
About ReshundaDr. Reshunda Mahone is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at North Carolina State University. With over twenty years of advancement and development experience, she has supported every aspect of higher education fundraising. Dr. Mahone has previously held fundraising roles at Emory University, Virginia State University, Spelman College, the University of Miami, Georgia State University, and the University of Central Florida. She began her career in advancement at her alma mater, the University of Florida. She has expertise in campaign fundraising, data analytics, diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy, leadership development, and operational optimization.She is an active member of the Council for the Advancement & Support of Education (CASE) District III Board, and has previously served CASE on the Commission on Philanthropy and the Minority Serving Institution Advisory Board. Dr. Mahone also serves as the chair of the African American Development Officers (AADO) Network board and previously served on the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) boards for the Central Virginia, Greater Atlanta, and the Miami chapters. Dr. Mahone earned an Ed.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MBA from the University of Central Florida, a B.S. in Decision and Information Sciences from the University of Florida, and is a Certified Fundraising Executive.
What this episode covers
On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent chats with Dr. Reshunda Mahone, Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, North Carolina State University Reshunda got her start in advancement “smiling and dialing” for dollars in the phonathon center at her alma mater, the University of Florida. She heard a lot of “nos” and was juuuust when she was about to give up when she got her first big “yes” and closed a gift. In her words, she got bit by the fundraising bug and she has been “smiling and dialing ever since.” Brent and Reshunda talk about the nuances of fundraising with lawyers, the importance of partnering with faculty members and Deans, and the benefits of working in an advancement shop where alumni engagement and annual giving are completely integrated. Also on the docket during this conversation: Reshunda’s doctorate studies in women leadership in higher ed, her new efforts to congratulate Pack alumni on their career moves, and her encouragement to lean into this “tight knit, career-focused advancement family.” Tune in!
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