Christopher enjoys connecting individuals with causes they are enthusiastic about. He is a seasoned fundraising advisor with over 20 years of experience serving non-profits, including ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Boy Scouts of America (Nashville, TN). Over the course of his career, Christopher has served in positions focused on major gifts (individual, corporate and foundational), non-profit program oversight (youth service and sports fundraising/marketing), and volunteer and non-profit board development. He also has experience in diverse philanthropy programs and training and coaching fundraising professionals.

In his current role at ALSAC/St. Jude, Christopher manages a portfolio of supporters in the Southeast. He has also led the development and implementation of a diverse philanthropy strategy for the Atlanta Metropolitan area and serves as an advisor to other professionals doing similar work in Memphis, TN, Washington D.C., and Chicago, IL.

Development focus area, solicitation, stewardship, cultivation, and discovery. Christopher also excels at connecting supporters, and fundraising professionals, and creating meaningful engagement opportunities for funders. Christopher has an Education degree from Rust College and earned a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification from the University of South Florida in 2021.

Outside of work, Christopher enjoys spending time with his wife and son, and all things health and fitness. He also enjoys reading, visiting aquariums, and listening to jazz music. His personal motto is,

“Work hard in silence; let your work make the noise.”