Kristin Rennels serves as the Membership Director for Asset Funders Network (AFN). Kristin is an advocate and leader in the nonprofit sector with over a decade of experience in fundraising, grant writing, Board management, and event planning. In her role, she leads the organization’s fundraising and membership efforts and helps to identify, develop, and maintain relationships with funders to advance AFN’s mission and impact.
Previously, Kristin served as the Director of Development, Growth, and Strategic Partnerships for the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), a nonprofit organization committed to improving quality educational opportunities for children. At NACSA, Kristin led the development and implementation of the organization’s national fundraising strategy focused on expanding and building NACSA’s relationships and partnerships across the country. Prior to NACSA, Kristin was the Manager of Development and Communications at The Chicago Public Education Fund, where she led a $16-million fundraising campaign to further the organization’s mission to provide all children in Chicago with a world-class education. She also worked for six years at the University of Arizona Foundation as a member of the development and donor services team.
Kristin holds a Master’s Degree in Public Service from DePaul University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Ball State University in Indiana. Kristin is also an Instructor at the University of Illinois in Chicago teaching courses in the Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program. Kristin resides in Chicago, Illinois.
Contact: kristin@assetfunders.org
Administrative support: chey@assetfunders.org
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