Christopher Crease, M.A.

Experienced non-profit and fund development administrator with more than 20 years in soliciting major gifts, sponsorships, and foundation grants with an interest in relocating from the West Coast.

Since 1999, I have served as the Founder/CEO of CC3 Philanthropy Group, LLC.

I created the organization in order to provide resource grant assistance to mid market organizations, 501c 3 preparation for grassroot organizations, design program/outcome measurements, feasibility studies for, for-profit and charitable organizations.

I am an expert level grant writer and I have also worked for numerous non-profit entities such as: YWCA of Greater Los Angeles/Houston, Family Services Association, Moreno Valley California, Campbell Center, Glendale California, American Red Cross, Houston Texas, and Wesley Community Center, Houston Texas.

Skilled in:

*Creating strategic business development plans

*Managing donor relationships

*Writing and submitting grant RFPs, private/federal

*Developing strategies for retention and growth of corporate donations

*Researching funding sources and trends

*Developing fundraising plans/social media campaigns

*Organizing annual fundraising events

• B2B Sales Management

• Organizational change management

I am actively involved in community outreach, serving in my church and working with local youth service organizations.

I am a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

I am a former NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Scholarship Athlete with several years of coaching athletics.

Previously worked as a NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach: Nevada Reno University, Eastern Washington University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Played college basketball for University of Houston Cougars, and University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks.

Played professional basketball: United States Men's Basketball League in the 90’s.