Christopher Haight

Christopher Haight is a creative and strategic philanthropic professional dedicated to inspiring donors to explore their interests and make a meaningful impact in furthering Cornell University's mission and future achievements.

He holds an MSBA in General Management from the University of Rochester - Simon Business School and a B.A. in Public Policy with a concentration in Arts and Media from Lafayette College.

Christopher's career has been closely tied with Cornell University, where he has held various roles including Director of Development for the Discovery Team, Director of Development for the Northeast Corridor, Major Gifts Officer, Team Lead for Leadership Gifts, and Leadership Gifts Officer. He also served as a Research Analyst within the institution.

Prior to his tenure at Cornell, Christopher gained experience as a Grants Development Consultant and Grants Development Assistant at Grants Office, LLC. He also interned at the Center for Strategic and International Studies under the Next America Project.

His diverse background in philanthropy, fundraising, and research equips him with a unique skill set to engage donors effectively and advance the goals of Cornell University.