With more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience, Kristi partners with mission-driven organizations as a fractional development professional, providing strategic fundraising expertise without the cost of a full-time executive. From environmental and arts organizations to education nonprofits, she helps teams build sustainable fundraising programs, strengthen donor relationships and achieve meaningful growth.
Kristi believes every organization has a compelling story to tell. She works alongside nonprofit leaders to develop thoughtful, donor-centered strategies that inspire giving, deepen engagement and align supporters’ philanthropic passions with an organization’s mission and goals. Whether launching a new initiative, strengthening annual giving or providing interim development leadership, Kristi delivers experienced, flexible support that helps nonprofits move their missions forward.
Contract services available
- direct mail and social media marketing for fundraising
- stewardship strategic planning
- campaign planning
- individual donor strategies
- campaign communications
- grant writing
- board training
Education
- EdD (ABD), Purdue University Global
- Research interest: Educating nonprofit professionals
- MBA, Colorado State University (2013)
- Capstone: Nonprofit start-ups
- MA in Theater Arts, San Jose State University (2002)
- Thesis: Creative Dramatics: Understanding Teachers’ Perspectives
- BA in Theater, UCLA (1997)