With more than 20 years experience in nonprofit management, operations, marketing, and development, Kristen Runk is passionate about helping small and mid-sized organizations reach their full potential. Due to her interest and involvement in the arts, Kristen began her career in arts administration in New York City and has since been involved with nonprofits addressing a wide variety of issues and fields including education, social and human services, and cultural organizations. Kristen is most interested in solving problems and "untangling knots". She knows from experience that things can get overwhelming at times and she finds that asking questions and listening to her clients will often help to uncover where the real need lies.
Areas of Expertise:
Board assessment, structure, training, performance
Communications / marketing planning and strategy, Direct mail, Donor communications, Event planning
Program evaluation
Fundraising / donor software, Fundraising / fund development planning, Grant writing, Grant writing - federal grants, Individual giving / major gifts, Prospect research, Sponsorships and corporate partnerships
Deep expertise in these issue areas: Arts and Culture, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Social Services / Human Services