Christopher Redo is a seasoned fundraising professional having spent more than 30 years as a leader in the nonprofit sector, serving organizations based both in the U.S. and in Europe. He possesses a broad base of experience in all aspects of philanthropy from annual fund development to principal gifts.
His career success derives from a focus on building and nurturing beneficent relationships as the pathway toward achieving sustainable philanthropic support for campaigns totaling more than $1.75 billion.
Christopher began his fundraising career at the Old Globe Theatre and proceeded to serve with distinction at the University of San Diego, San Diego State University, INSEAD (France/Singapore/Abu Dhabi), the University of California (Irvine), and the BSA National Foundation.
He is a Founder of the Chula Vista Community Foundation, an active board member of Child Development Associates and Write Out Loud, as well as a life-time advisor to the Roy & Marian Holleman Foundation.
Christopher’s fields of expertise include:
- Campaign Feasibility Studies
- Case Statements
- Comprehensive Campaign Formulation
- Campaign Counsel
- Principal Gift Program Design
- Major Gift Officer Recruitment & Training
- Board Development & Engagement