Member Spotlight: Kris Kuhns
March 6, 2025

Name: Kris Kuhns
Organization: CCS Fundraising
Title: Senior Vice President
Alma Mater: University of Maine & Georgia State University (B.A. and M.A.)
AFP DC Position: 2025 President

Fun Facts!

How long have you been fundraising? 18 years

Favorite podcast: Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! : NPR

Favorite book: The Covenant of Water

Hobbies: Yoga

What state are you from? Vermont

Is there something few people know about you or that others would be surprised to learn about you? 
My career trajectory was inspired by zombies.

If you could have one superpower what would it be? Healing

How did you get your start in the fundraising field? 
A development associate intern with ICDDR,B.

What motivates you to show up every day?
Inspiring missions that are working to solve our world's greatest problems. 

What profession did you say you wanted to be when you grew up?
Egyptologist

What piece of advice would you share with fundraisers?
Money follows mission.

What is one thing you wished you had as a young professional that you didn’t have?
AFP DC!

What has been your favorite AFP DC event and why?
Sunset Social - the summer energy and excitement is just the best!

Why did you get involved with the AFP DC board?
I was asked!