Maggie Waples
Executive Director, Kappa Delta Sorority and Foundation
- Role
- Executive Director, Kappa Delta Sorority and Foundation at Kappa Delta Sorority
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maggie Waples
Executive leader with a proven track record of driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and elevating brand prestige in complex, mission-driven organizations. Expert at turning vision into measurable results through innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.Currently leading initiatives at Kappa Delta Sorority and Foundation, a premier women’s organization with a mission to build confidence and inspire action in its members. The organization serves 167 collegiate chapters, over collegiate members, and more than living alumnae. Oversees efforts to protect and grow assets, enhance national reputation, and strengthen operational infrastructure across all locations.Key successes include high-performing recruitment and donor engagement; award-winning communications and marketing—including awards for the nation’s best fraternal magazine and social media; launching impactful programming for collegiate and alumnae members; leading a comprehensive overhaul of the technology infrastructure to enhance efficiency, security, and user experience organization-wide; and managing 126 chapter facilities to ensure safe, high-quality collegiate member housing across all locations.Active board member across three non-profit entities (501(c)(3) and 501(c)(7)), providing strategic support. Manages investment strategy, multi-million-dollar budgets, and a team of over 60 staff members to drive financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and organizational growth. Known for delivering strategic outcomes and sustained membership growth in competitive environments.Passionate about empowering teams and driving meaningful impact through strategic foresight and operational discipline.Core Competencies:• Strategic Growth & Development• Operational Excellence & Infrastructure• Brand Management & Elevation• Fundraising & Donor Engagement• Non-Profit Governance & Board Leadership• Communications & Marketing Strategy• Program Development & Member Engagement• Financial Management & Budget Oversight• Real Estate Portfolio Management• Event Planning & Execution• Team Leadership & Empowerment• Data-Driven Decision Making
Experience
Executive Director, Kappa Delta Sorority and Foundation
Jul 2021 — Present · Memphis, TN, US
Joined Kappa Delta, a premier national women’s for impact organization dedicated to providing experiences that build confidence and inspire action in women, to lead all business functions including finance, fundraising, PR, marketing, IT, partnership management, chapter housing, collegiate support, and risk management. As a member of the foundation, my responsibilities include cultivating alumnae donors, fundraising, and board relations.
Education
Drucker School of Management
MBA, Marketing
University of South Alabama
BS, Business Administration; Accounting
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