Director of Advancement and Volunteer Services

Hospice of the Chesapeake

Christine Wilson currently serves as the Director of Advancement and Volunteer Services at Hospice of the Chesapeake.   Wilson joined Hospice of the Chesapeake in June 2008 as Events Coordinator and was quickly was promoted to Manager.  Given her extensive experience and knowledge, she was promoted to Director of Advancement in December 2017.  In 2019, Wilson assumed the dual role of Director of Advancement and Volunteer Services.

Wilson is responsible for all aspects of fundraising for the non-profit organization and leads a team focused on an annual fundraising goal of approximately to $3 million through special events, major gifts, special and direct appeals, and memorials donations.  She also leads a team responsible for volunteer recruitment, engagement, and deployment.

As a non-profit organization, Hospice of the Chesapeake relies on fundraising to support the elements of hospice care that are not reimbursed by Medicare or traditional insurance.  As well, the organization relies heavily on the support of volunteers to serve in the critical role of supporting patients and their families.

Wilson previously served as the Vice President for Programs and Events at the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce.