Kristen’s Strengths

Project management, client services, and systems administration.

Kristen’s Interests

Contributing to organizations achieving their next level of success

Creating useful final products for clients

Four years working with nonprofits; served as development officer for a national start-up green jobs organization.

Raised funds from a variety of sources including foundation and corporate grant funders, corporate sponsors, and individuals.
Established constituent relationship management database and donor management systems.
Developed relationships with civic and volunteer organizations.
Volunteered one year in the AmeriCorps VISTA program providing outreach to urban youth for a local youth corps.
Served in the military for six years including one year in Kabul, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Bachelors of Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management and Environmental Studies, Indiana University.

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American Humanics) Certificate, Kellogg Foundation’s NextGen Leadership Award.

Principles & Techniques of Fundraising Certificate, The Fundraising School, IU Center on Philanthropy.

“Efficient” “Organized” “Thorough” “Dedicated” “Passionate”