Chris Leighton

Chris Leighton currently serves as the Director of Business Development at The Chronicle of Philanthropy since March 2024. As the founder of CDO Inc. since October 2006, Chris provides advertising and sponsorship representation, account management, and strategy consultation for media organizations in the education and nonprofit sectors. Previous experience includes roles as Sales Director at HealthCentral Corporation and Senior Sales Director at The Chronicle of Higher Education, where contributions to annual revenue involved managing diverse accounts and fostering relationships with major foundations and nonprofits. Chris's career also encompasses positions as Director of Advertising Sales at Salesconcepts Associates, Media Planner at Young & Rubicam, and Tasting Room & Retail Sales Manager at Domaine Carneros Winery. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a marketing emphasis in International Business from the University of San Francisco.