Dear Brothers and Sisters –
We are pleased to announce that Dollie McDonald O’Neill has officially been appointed as the Interim Executive Director for Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Headquarters, effective today (Tuesday, April 1, 2025).
Dollie is a long-standing champion of our organizations and a proven leader in both volunteer and professional spheres. As a Life Member of the Psi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and an Honorary Member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Dollie has served in nearly every national role, including National President and Chair of the Board of Trustees. Her tenure is marked by a legacy of collaborative projects, innovative fundraising efforts, and a deep commitment to uplifting our respective missions.
Her career extends beyond our organizations, with more than two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and strategic engagement. Most recently, Dollie served as Executive Director of the Philmont Staff Association, where she led successful large-scale campaigns, built sustainable donor relationships, and approached her work with both purpose and heart.
We are thrilled to welcome a leader who not only understands the heartbeat of our organizations but also brings the professional expertise to guide us into our next chapter. Dollie’s unique blend of institutional knowledge, relationship-building, and mission-driven strategy will be a valuable asset to both National Leadership Teams and beyond.
Please join us in giving Dollie a warm and enthusiastic welcome. We’re confident her leadership will strengthen and support our collective efforts in meaningful ways! You can read more about Dollie’s journey and accomplishments in her full bio below.
With appreciation and excitement,
| Bang T. Co
National President, Kappa Kappa Psi |
Leslie Gartin
National President, Tau Beta Sigma |
Dollie’s Full Bio
No stranger to the organizations, Dollie McDonald O’Neill is a proud Life member of Tau Beta Sigma Sorority and an Honorary Member of Kappa Kappa Psi. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas where she was initiated into the Psi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. While at the U of A, Dollie was member of the Razorback Marching Band and Color Guard, Concert Band, Basketball Pep Band and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication/Public Relations. After graduating, Dollie served the sorority on the national level as National Chapter Field Representative from 2000-2002 and in all 4 elected National Council Offices from 2003-2011. She was then Elected to the Board of Trustees, serving as Capital Development Co-Chair, Vice-Chair and Chair of the Board of Trustees from 2011-2017. Dollie collaborated on several projects during her National Council service, including initiatives focused on growth, strategic planning, marketing, finances, communication, and improving joint relations. One of her favorite and proudest projects to date was Co-Chairing and planning all the Fundraising efforts for the Wava Memorial Gardens and launching the 13 Days of Wava!
Out in the field, Dollie’s career experiences span over 20 years in fundraising, management, recruiting, hiring and project development in non-profit organizations and corporate companies. Career Highlights include Traveling to 135 Chapters while serving as the Sorority’s 4th National Chapter Field Representative, Retail Management for Victoria Secret Stores, Recruiter for City Government, Recruiter for Department of Energy, Executive Director for the Non-Profit Philmont Staff Association and working 10 summers while living at Philmont Scout Ranch. The most important job of all is being a mom to two teenagers and being involved within her community. Other notable volunteer roles have been serving as Chair to local Head Start Policy Council and being elected to the School Board when residing in Cimarron, New Mexico. Most recently, Dollie is a new member of the Board of Directors for KCM Cares, a non-profit in Maryland dedicated to the delivery of equitable, compassionate healthcare in the community including care for vulnerable populations.
Dollie’s career passions are fundraising and growth strategies to achieve goals for a greater impact of the organization’s mission and vision. Dollie’s Sorority fundraising highlights have been raising money for the Wava Memorial Gardens, Stanley G. Finck NIB Fund, and Tau Beta Sigma Giving Tuesday. Dollie’s Executive Director fundraising highlights include raising over $400K for the Philmont Wildfire Conservation fund, Philmont Staff Association Giving Tuesday and reaching the $1.5 million goal for the Building HOmE Capital Campaign for the Philmont Staff Association.
Dollie is a Life Member of the Psi Chapter, a charter member of the TBSAA and has numerous Honorary memberships in both Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, including her Brother chapter, Lambda. Dollie now resides in Minnesota with her family and in her free time you can find her swimming or canoeing in a lake, volunteering for her kid’s sports concessions and cheering them on. Dollie also loves to travel with her family, and blog about her travel experiences.