Dear Friends, I am writing to share exciting news that Christopher Crease, M.A. has offered his expertise in assisting business owners with their special projects. Christopher will oversee all facets of Center’s development efforts including fund-raising, corporate sponsorship administration, major gifts program, resource development, special events, strategic partnerships, public relations, planned giving and social media campaigns. Christopher was born in Monroe Louisiana, and later moved to Houston, Texas, the place he calls home. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from University of Louisiana at Monroe, and Masters from University of Phoenix. As a college basketball student-athlete he was privileged to play in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in the 1990/91, 1992/93 season. Christopher has over twenty-three years of experience in nonprofit administration, program design/evaluation, organizational development, revenue generation, digital marketing, and change management. He is the Founder of CC3, LLC., of Los Angeles, CA., a nonprofit consulting firm that provide consulting services to local, state, national nonprofits in organizational development, fundraising, marketing, branding, board development, special event planning, and public relations. In August 2015 he joined Family Service Association, in Moreno Valley, CA., as Development Director. FSA has been a leader among non-profits serving families in need since 1953. FSA hired him to grow the organization’s bottom line, reignite development operations, and increase corporate partnerships in the Inland Empire/Orange County Area. Before moving to Los Angeles, CA., Christopher served in several positions including the Regional Director of Health and Safety Units of the Texas Gulf Coast Greater Houston Red Cross, managing over 12 Branch Offices and all their fund-raising efforts. Christopher is an enthusiastic advocate on issues related to building the nonprofit community, strengthening families, substance abuse, youth/adult employment, and ending homelessness.