Chris Tobin has over twenty years’ experience in higher education advancement and philanthropy. He has served in leadership roles at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, Tulane University, and the College of Charleston where he oversaw the university’s Division of Institutional Advancement and the College of Charleston Foundation. Throughout his career, Chris has secured philanthropic commitments of all sizes, successfully closed major fundraising campaigns, led advancement teams and Boards, and implemented strategies to create a stronger culture of giving and donor stewardship. Chris currently provides counsel, executive coaching, and interim management in his role at Rootstock Philanthropy, a virtual advancement advisory firm.