Travis Christopher, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Working with a great team of donors, medical professionals and Fargo Foundation team, doubled our Giving Hearts Day campaign in two years from $45,000 to over $90,000 to benefit Roger Maris Cancer Center, Sanford Hillsboro and Sanford Hospice. Also experienced an increase in total Sanford employee giving in the region both in numbers and percentage. Lastly, increased Hillsboro Golf event to $36,000 raised in 2023 - started with $24,000 in 2021.

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Responsible for annual giving, employee giving campaigns as well as fundraising event in outstate North Dakota and Minnesota. Initial successes are 50% increase in Sanford Hillsboro Golf Tournament event from $21,000 in 2021 to $36,000 in 2023 fundraising. Also, increase in over employee giving from 13.4 at year end 2022 to 13.5% of employees by end of July 2023 leading to $200,000 in yearly giving. Increased Giving Hearts Day fundraising for Hospice, Hillsboro and Roger Maris Cancer Center from $55,000 in 2021 to $85,000 in 2023 through new techniques involving new sponsors and donors, social media strategies and pre event giving. Also, served on 2022 all Foundation employee retreat committee and presented continuing education to staff on "gratitude!" Raised over$300,000 in planned gifts first year in role.

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Announced primarily Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Hockey - also announced the 2023 Girls State Soccer Tournament - all 11 games and 2024 State Girls Hockey Tournament

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Public Address Announcer starting with 2019-2020 season. Announced 160 straight games and never missed a game from 2019-2024. Returning for sixth season in 2024-2025 campaign.

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

In my area of responsibility:• As of June 30, 2021 increased annual giving from $430,967 to $557,745 (reversing four year downward trend)• Closed largest outright cash gift to endowment in organization’s history, $125,000 (2021)• Increased Giving Hearts Day giving from $97,990 from 842 donors in 2020 to $206,533 from 1031 donors in 2021• Raised $1,000,000 in capital giving to Our House, Our Hope campaign – minimum gift $25,000.• Increased first year giving in new markets for the organization, Bismarck and Grand Forks.

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

I work closely with the founders of both Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation donor-advised funds and fiscal sponsor projects to provide clear pathways to achieving the greatest impact possible. Also serve as a community ambassador and fundraiser for Dakota Medical Foundation initiative like Giving Hearts Day, Lend A Hand Up, and Stand to Protect. • Increased annual giving to our fiscal sponsor projects by a net 5% on Giving Hearts Day ($521,293 from $467,786 in 2019)• Added eight new funds and fiscal sponsor projects during the first nine months on the job.• Instituted a video "thank you" program to donors which results in higher donor retention with funds (60% plus) and more donor-initiated engagement. • Coached area nonprofits one on one regarding fundraising planning. Five-star reviews from charities on the evaluations.

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Responsible for all sponsorships, campaign and donor relationships. Working in a great team of two people: increased campaign dollars from $5.5 million to over $6 million in four years. Increased community campaign presentations from 147 in 2015 to 233 in 2018. Also had increase in major giving gifts from $548,000 to $626,000 during tenure. Energized presentations about our four bold goals increasing designations to those four bold goals by net $300,000 over 4 years.

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Executive Director in Fargo, North Dakota (2012-2014) Managed and led a team of 27 great people plus seasonal program staff. $2.8 million annual operating budget with $15 million in assets. Successes included: • Recognition as a national council leader in fundraising - July 2014. • 8% increase in all direct fundraising efforts over one year. • Assisted with great team members to close land gift adjacent to Camp Wilderness in Park Rapids, MN. 31 acres to be used for future development. • Increased net cash position in 2012, 2013 and 2014 due to cash management procedures and new processes for collection. • Created and maintained new outreach efforts to serve the underserved Native American populations in Fort Yates, ND. • Created and partnered with United Way to develop new Scouting outreach efforts to serve youth and families in the Madison and Jefferson neighborhoods. This includes tracking new outcomes including educational success and behaviors.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Successes included:• Membership growth in all programs over three-year tenure, ranking in top 20% of all national Boy Scouts councils in this growth, market share and youth retention. • Success in fundraising in endowment, capital and operating funds. One example was raising funds needed to add needed acreage to Howard H. Cherry Scout Camp. Also secured $1 million in funding for FEMA storm shelters for rural camp location.• Enhanced Cedar Rapids outreach program with great staff to serve minority community!

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Served as Chief Operating Officer for nonprofit serving 22 counties of eastern Wisconsin and upper Michigan. Managed entire field staff for success!Successes included:• Finished in top 10 of all scout councils in endowment growth in 2005, 2006, 2007 (this was a primary area of my responsibility those years.) • We also acquired funding for new $500,000 Outdoor Education Center at Gardner Dam Scout Camp in White Lake, WI.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area