Sherry Buckles
Senior Consultant

“As a past participant in Plus Delta’s programs, I found its principles to be both refreshing and transformative in my approach to fundraising. I believe in authenticity and radical honesty, especially when engaging with donors and leading teams. These principles elevated my ability to help individuals realize their philanthropic visions while also providing a roadmap for guiding high-performing teams to success. Through my SC role, I enjoy inspiring other fundraisers and advancement leaders do the same.”
With more than 23 years of experience in higher education fundraising, Sherry brings extensive expertise in grateful patient fundraising within the medical sector. Her career has included progressive leadership in principal and major gift fundraising, donor stewardship, annual giving program development, and building and managing high-producing teams. Most recently, she contributed to the success of NC State University’s $2.3 billion Think and Do the Extraordinary campaign.
Sherry holds a BA from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s in Public Administration from NC State University. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cycling, cooking, reading, and seeking good music at fun venues around the country. She also loves spending time with her brood of animals and takes great pride in discovering new ways to annoy her handsome husband, Paul.