Christopher is also the founder and principal of Give, Get, Grow Philanthropic Advisory. An experienced strategist, advisor, and management consultant, Christopher has worked with organizations and individuals throughout the nonprofit sector across the United States. For over 20 years, his work with nonprofits has been grounded in a deep understanding that it is tough work leading an organization while trying to address challenges facing a changing world. Leaders work daily to address specific and multifaceted problems, while remaining attuned to bigger and more global issues. Christopher’s work seeks to provide insight, counsel, and strategy for creating sustainable, innovative, and deeply engaged organizations.
Christopher is passionate about the work of nonprofits as agents for change. His work has allowed him to collaborate with tremendous thought leaders within the community from across the country. This work is rooted in change management; providing organizations with the tools and strategy to help them to reach their goals, expand their visions, and work more deeply with their communities.
In addition to working directly with nonprofit organizations, Christopher’s philanthropic advisory work aims to connect individuals to emerging thought leaders and ideas throughout the nonprofit sector. He bridges the gap between traditional philanthropy and venture philanthropy, helping individuals make focused and substantive impact.
Christopher is a long serving member of several nonprofit boards and presently serves as the board secretary and Strategic Planning Chair of Chicago Dancemakers Forum. Additionally, he serves as the Strategic Planning Chair for DVLF—a grantmaking organization for the LGBTQ+ community in the Delaware Valley region.