Christos Chronis

About Christos Chronis

I’ve led transformational campaigns, and built advancement teams that don’t just exceed expectations — they redefine what’s possible.But leadership in philanthropy isn’t about transactions. It’s about vision. It’s about aligning people, purpose, and strategy to create real, lasting solutions and change.For over 20 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of mission and momentum — leading fundraising strategy across higher education, human services, and community development. From securing 8-figure gifts to guiding institutional advancement, I bring a CEO mindset to every challenge: clear goals, strong culture, decisive action, and measurable results. Core Competencies• Leading and scaling high-performance teams• Securing transformational gifts from individuals, corporations & foundations• Strategic planning, campaign design, and execution• Board partnership & executive-level collaboration• Storytelling that inspires action and investmentLeadership is about presence, not title — and the most meaningful outcomes happen when people are empowered, aligned, and inspired to grow. That belief drives how I lead and how I build cultures that thrive.If you’re working on something ambitious and purposeful — or if you think is one of the best sequels ever made — let’s talk. c••••••••@gmail.com\"They can because they think they can.\" — Virgil

Experience

1. Chief Philanthropy Officer

   Mesa Community College

   Nov 2019 — Present · Mesa, AZ, US

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Arts

• Arizona State University

  Master of Liberal Studies

• Milwaukee Area Technical College

  Completed coursework toward a college transfer program.

Skills

• Philanthropy
• Business Development
• Board Development
• Program Development
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Newsletters
• Organizational Development
• Social Media
• Alumni Relations
• Integrated Marketing
• Major Gifts Fundraising
• Proposal Writing
• Student Affairs
• Non-Profits
• Program Management
• Volunteer Management
• Staff Development
• Building Relationships
• Grants
• Listening
• Marketing Communications
• Raiser's Edge
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Event Planning
• Prospect Research
• Leadership Development
• Social Networking
• Event Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Non-Profit Administration
• Annual Giving
• Team Leadership
• Stewardship
• Volunteering
• Problem Solving
• Public Relations
• Media Relations