Kristen Cici,
Principal

Kristen Cici is the founder of The Advancement Company, which provides comprehensive assistance to nonprofit organizations. Kristen has been involved with nonprofit organizations all of her adult life and most of her youth as a volunteer, committee member, staff, consultant and board member. Kristen has worked in development, alumni relations, management, outreach, advocacy, communications, evaluation and policy research for nonprofit organizations, political campaigns and at the University of Minnesota. Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Political Science, and a master's degree in Advocacy and Political Leadership. Kristen is currently pursuing a PhD in Evaluation Studies with a concentration in Organizational Development at the University of Minnesota. She also co-founded an event planning and decor company, Deckci Decor.Kristen currently serves on the board of directors of Pet Haven Inc of Minnesota and the Great Plains Institute. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Minneapolis Housing Board of Appeals.

Presentations

"Programs: Developing, Managing, and Evaluating" at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofit's Emerging Nonprofit Leader Network, November, 2009.

"Evaluation 101: Surveys and Focus Groups" at the joint Minnesota Council of Foundations and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' 2009 Annual Conference.

"Become Social Media Savvy" at the joint Minnesota Council of Foundations and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' 2009 Annual Conference.

"Thinking Outside of the Box: How to Build Relationships and Secure Funding from Cities, Watersheds, and Counties" at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' 2008 Annual Conference.