Chris Polito
About Chris Polito
Chris Polito is the Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, where he has worked since 2020. He has over 15 years of experience in managing philanthropic initiatives and has held various leadership roles within the organization since 2006.
Work at CCS Fundraising
Chris Polito has held multiple positions at CCS Fundraising, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory within the organization. He began as an Associate Director from 2006 to 2009 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He then served as Executive Director from 2009 to 2012 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Following this, he worked as Senior Director from 2012 to 2014 in Red Bank, New Jersey, and as Assistant Vice President from 2014 to 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He continued his career as Vice President from 2016 to 2018 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Currently, he serves as Senior Vice President since 2020 in Greater Philadelphia, contributing to various philanthropic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Chris Polito earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication and Media Studies from The Catholic University of America, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. His expertise lies in conducting feasibility and planning studies, development assessments, and orchestrating capital and endowment campaigns. He has over 15 years of experience in designing and managing philanthropic initiatives for non-profit organizations, particularly in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic regions, and Canada.
Background
Chris Polito completed his secondary education at Red Bank Catholic High School before pursuing higher education. His career has been largely focused on the non-profit sector, where he has developed a strong foundation in fundraising and philanthropic strategies. His work has involved guiding Annual Appeals and implementing leadership and major gifts fundraising for various clients.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at CCS Fundraising, Chris Polito has contributed to numerous successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives. His roles have included guiding Annual Appeals and implementing major gifts fundraising strategies, showcasing his ability to enhance philanthropic efforts for non-profit organizations. His extensive experience in feasibility studies and development assessments has positioned him as a knowledgeable leader in the field.