Kristina Carlson

A sought-after speaker and co-author of the best-selling Essential Principles for Fundraising Success, Kristina Joy Carlson doesn’t just help organizations raise money; she facilitates the transformation of people’s lives, organizations, and the world through a practice of outrageous kindness.

As Managing Director of Global Philanthropy at Carter and founder of Outrageous Kindness and the KIND(d) Method, Kristina guides transformational capital campaigns, advises on 8-figure gifts and grants, creates bespoke training programs, and develops innovative technologies for some of the world’s largest nonprofit organizations.

With a master’s degree in Community Economic Development from New Hampshire College, Kristina lives in Oxford, Mississippi and loves the way the Oxford Film Festival brings together people from all walks of life and backgrounds to share ideas, build new understandings, and create meaningful connections.