Lecturers at the Jefferson Educational Society

Kurt B. Crays, MDiv., CFRM, is an experienced fundraising professional dedicated to supporting non-profits that make a positive impact worldwide. Currently serving as the Executive Director at Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA) for nine years, Kurt previously worked in grant development for the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service in Baltimore and as Director of US Advancement for World Relief in Chicago. With a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Certificate in Fundraising Management from The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Kurt is committed to serving the local population and those experiencing homelessness at EUMA.