Christie has more than 18 years of development and nonprofit experience and has worked with a variety of nonprofits to strengthen their fundraising, marketing, and strategic planning initiatives. Since starting CP Consulting in 2017, Christie and team have consulted with more than thirty state and national non-profit organizations to build and enhance their development and communication activities. As well, Christie is a facilitator for the Rotary Charities Leadership Learning Lab, training nonprofit leaders on how to maximize fundraising efforts throughout northern Michigan, and most recently is a member of the Rotary Charities Crisis Team, offering support to nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Prior to starting CP Consulting, Christie was Foundation and Marketing Director at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital, overseeing all development, marketing, community health and volunteer activities. Prior to working in healthcare, Christie was the Director of Community Relations at the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.Christie holds a master’s degree from Central Michigan University and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. She has a graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management from Lawrence Technological University and a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. Christie became a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) in 2008.