Christopher Hest

About Christopher Hest

I have delivered more than 35 years of superior nonprofit management and philanthropy leadership through organizations as varied as foundations led by two former U.S. presidents; prosocial organizations improving global health and livelihood development; a social justice NGO proving the value of cash versus in-kind aid for the extreme poor; sophisticated entities confronting climate change; the world\'s largest conservation organization; and more. Those world-spanning experiences inform the consulting and advising work that I am privileged to provide to an array of nonprofit organizations.In the first half of my career I designed and executed successful capital campaigns for a broad cross-section of cultural institutions. Through consulting engagements I am now committed to combating climate change; protecting democracy and a free press; and improving equity, health, and economic opportunity around the globe.At present I serve on the the Board of Directors of the American Himalayan Foundation and the Advisory Board of Metrics for Management. My 12 years as a term-limited member of the Board of Directors of American Whitewater concluded in 2023.Whenever possible I am reading, whitewater kayaking, riding my motorcycle, and being enriched by a diverse and intrepid global community of friends and colleagues.

Experience

1. Nonprofit Management and Resource Mobilization Leader

   Conscience Vc

   Jan 2019 — Present

Education

• Duke University

  A.B., Political Science & Canadian Studies

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Research
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Entrepreneurship
• International Development
• Project Management
• Africa
• Global Health
• Philanthropy
• Healthcare
• Strategic Planning
• Public Health
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Nonprofits
• Community Outreach
• Human Rights
• Fundraising
• Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos)
• Grants
• Non-Profits
• Ngos