Kristina Joy Carlson, CFRE

Expertise
Kristina has spent virtually her entire life leading nonprofit institutions in their efforts to secure major gifts and other resources necessary to make a significant impact. She is a proven leader, an entrepreneur, an author of the best-selling Essential Principles for Fundraising Success, and an in-demand speaker at national and international conferences and workshops. Her experience includes serving as President of two national firms that served the nonprofit sector; Ketchum, Inc. and FundraisingINFO.com. Her experience also includes providing counsel on campaigns ranging from $1 million to $1 billion and the solicitation of seven- and eight-figure gifts for healthcare, higher education, the arts, youth organizations, national and international organizations, as well as for smaller, grassroots organizations.

Focus at Carter
Kristina works to inspire philanthropists, volunteers, nonprofit leaders and development professionals to do more by defining and focusing on mission-critical activities, creating systems of accountability and experiencing the joy of philanthropy.

What I enjoy most when working with a partner
Philanthropists and nonprofit leaders are some of the most interesting people in the world. Getting to know them, learning from their experiences and helping them accomplish their goals energizes me.