Christopher Schuler

About Christopher Schuler

I’m a philanthropic and venture-partnership leader who builds bridges between purpose and capital — helping organizations and investors turn bold ideas into measurable impact.Over nearly two decades, I’ve led teams and campaigns that raised millions for healthcare, higher education, and social innovation. From revitalizing donor programs that grew giving by 198% at Rhode Island College Foundation to guiding venture-philanthropic partnerships at Varia Ventures, I’ve learned one truth: lasting change happens when strategy meets heart.Today, I advise nonprofits, family offices, and early-stage ventures on how to design mission-aligned growth strategies that attract the right partners and deliver results. My background spans major gifts, capital campaigns, and cross-sector collaboration — including roles with Brown University, South County Health, and the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.Inspired by my late father’s battle with brain cancer, I’ve dedicated my career to advancing neurotech, oncology innovation, and community leadership. I also serve as a Den Leader in my kids Cub Scout Pack, an Advisor to Cancer Patient Lab and CancerHacker Lab, and as Vice-Chair of my town’s Redevelopment Agency. I post on these topics often, and invite you to follow and join me in the cause.

Experience

1. Consultant

   Myers Mcrae Executive Search And Consulting

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Thrilled to be supporting executive search firm Myers McRae as we identify and place the very best talent across a variety of industries. Talent that will lead to transformational impact across the country. Over the past three decades, Myers McRae has earned a national reputation for excellence, consistently identifying and recruiting talented leaders for higher education, not-for-profit organizations, corporations and businesses, and governmental agencies. Thoughtful, knowledgeable insight and in-depth understanding and experience in search and recruitment are strengths that permeate every service that Myers McRae provides clients across the nation.

Education

• Rhode Island College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public & Professional Communications

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Program Development
• Management
• Innovation
• Event Planning
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Volunteering
• Risk Management
• Training Delivery
• Communication
• Prospect Research
• Nonprofits
• Volunteer Management
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Prospecting Skills
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Student Engagement
• Project Management
• Public Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Stewardship
• Portfolio Management
• Higher Education
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Budgets
• Google Apps
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Brand Implementation
• Recruiting
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Alumni Relations
• Budget Process
• Event Management
• Individual Donor Cultivation