Crystal T. Smith

Crystal T. Smith, former Vice President of Philanthropy, Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, brings over 25 years of Non-Profit Management & Philanthropic experience from a diverse background of major Metropolitan Detroit Nonprofit organizations. She specializes in Major Gifts, Signature Events, and Volunteerism.

Crystal has managed and maximized numerous fundraising campaigns to secure significant financial goals, including a $6 Million Endowment Campaign. Additionally, Crystal has consistently secured 6-figure grants, initiated bequests, increased sponsorships and has led multi-year campaigns to reach aggressive goals.

In her leadership roles, she has served on several Non-Profit Leadership teams to include Henry Ford Health System, United Way for Southeast Michigan, The Children’s Center of Wayne County, Franklin Wright Settlements, The Music Hall for the Performing Arts and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation.

Crystal is well respected in the community and has been very successful at raising money, creating new partnerships and developing relationships with key stakeholders of major corporations, foundations and individuals throughout her career.

She serves on the Board of Spaulding for Children and was appointed as Fundraising Event chair for the past 10 years. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Detroit Chapter, Graduate of Leadership Macomb IX, nominated Optimist Friend Member of the year and is a member of the Detroit Children’s Choir’s Fundraising and Marketing committee.

Crystal holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and Journalism from Western Michigan University and has been married for more than 30 years. She had 2 daughters who are currently pursuing careers in Healthcare, following their mother’s footsteps in being an advocate for helping others.