Kristin Leutz

Kristin Leutz, founder of Petra Impact Partners, brings 25+ years of hands-on fundraising and organizational leadership experience to the classroom. Her unique background spans Fortune 100 companies to grassroots nonprofits, providing students with comprehensive insights into modern fundraising techniques. Through her consulting practice, she integrates technology with forward-thinking philanthropic practices, focusing on building sustainable, grassroots engagement in social change and economic justice.

With a master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and certification as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, Leutz combines academic expertise with practical experience. Her leadership roles as CEO of Startup Champions Network and Valley Venture Mentors demonstrate her ability to connect traditional fundraising with innovative business approaches. She has worked with both private and public philanthropic organizations, creating unique programs to generate broad financial support for community work.

Courses Recently Taught

Arts Fundraising