Educational Sessions


AFP Chapter Virtual Education Session

Fueling the Heart of Philanthropy: How Outrageous Kindness

Strengthens Nonprofit Leaders, Fundraisers, Relationships, and Impact. 

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

via ZOOM

 
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In a time of increasing demands and donor expectations, nonprofit leaders and development professionals  are being asked to give more—often without refueling themselves. This interactive 90-minute virtual workshop explores how Outrageous Kindness strengthens nonprofit leaders and fundraisers, deepens donor relationships, and fuels sustainable impact. Participants will leave with practical tools for relationship-centered fundraising, strategies to avoid burnout, and guided discussion on how Outrageous Kindness  can be a strategic advantage in advancing philanthropy.

Speaker:

Kristina Joy Carlson, CFRE

Founder and CEO, Outrageous Kindness

Kristina Carlson is the founder and CEO of Outrageous Kindness and a nationally recognized leader in philanthropy, fundraising strategy, and nonprofit leadership. Over the course of her career, she has helped organizations around the globe raise billions of dollars while building enduring donor relationships grounded in trust, purpose, and impact. Kristina believes kindness is not just a personal value but a strategic advantage in leadership and fundraising. Through her speaking, writing, and training, she equips nonprofit leaders and development professionals with practical tools to strengthen relationships, prevent burnout, and advance meaningful philanthropic impact. She is the author of Outrageous Kindness: A Mindset. A Method. A Movement.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

via ZOOM

COST:

$35 non-member

AFP Members are free to attend. 

If you would like to make a donation to the chapter in lieu of registration fee you may do so at registration.

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Read before you attend:

Ahead of our FIRST education workshop of 2026 we are excited to read Outrageous Kindness, by Kristina Joy Carlson.
We encourage you to pick up a copy of the book and dive in, then join the author for a 90-minute intensive workshop
to bring the content to life in your career and fundraising programs.
Signed copies available at this exclusive link, or order from your favorite local bookseller.

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