Kristin Priest, MA, CFRE, brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, campaign planning, and nonprofit consulting. She partners with organizations across faith-based, healthcare, education, and public media sectors to strengthen development programs and advance mission-driven outcomes. Kristin specializes in mid- and major-gift strategy, capacity building, and the use of data and analytics to build sustainable, high-performing fundraising programs.

Kristin has led numerous campaign planning and feasibility studies, with particular depth supporting faith-based organizations. She works with leaders to assess readiness, align stakeholders, and design strategies for successful capital and comprehensive campaigns, combining disciplined analysis with a relational, mission-centered approach.

Prior to joining Windmill Hill Consulting, Kristin served in leadership roles at Allegiance Group + Pursuant and with Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI), housed within the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Before her work with PSI, Kristin’s experience was rooted in higher education advancement, serving institutions including Washington Adventist University and Texas Christian University, where she built a strong foundation in major gifts, campaign development, and donor engagement.

A passionate advocate for the nonprofit sector, Kristin is committed to strengthening the profession through research and leadership. She serves on the AFP Research Council, is a member of the Milton Murray Fund Advisory Committee, and was a founding member of the AFP Growth in Giving Initiative. Kristin holds a Master’s degree in Philanthropic Studies and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).