With over 40 years of nonprofit development and leadership experience, Sam Stone brings a depth of experience in arts, education, religious and healthcare organizations to his work at Capital Development Services. Having served as Director of Development at the NC School of the Arts, NC Museum of Art, and Glenaire, as well as the Executive Director of Glenaire, a Presbyterian Homes retirement community, Sam Stone holds a D. Min. from Union Theological Seminary and a B.A. and M.Div. from Duke University, and is an Ordained Presbyterian Minister. Through his professional and volunteer work in the nonprofit arena, Sam Stone has significant experience in campaign planning, board development, donor cultivation, leadership recruitment, case and grant writing, planned giving, and nonprofit management, and has earned a reputation as a reliable community leader.

Sam lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, and has two daughters and three granddaughters. He is currently serving on the boards of two Raleigh-based nonprofits: Rotary Club and Loaves and Fishes, an education and life skills support service for high-risk children. In his free time he enjoys reading, traveling and bike riding.