Kristi Columbus Appointed Vice President of Development

On August 3, Kristi Columbus will join the Community Foundation as Vice President of Development. Kristi brings to the role more than 26 years of fundraising experience.  

Kristi comes to us from Cornell College, where she most recently served as Associate Vice President. Kristi helped lead the college’s largest ever campaign, which raised more than $118 million. She previously served as Director of Major and Planned Giving at Mt. Mercy University and began her fundraising career at the Xavier High School Foundation in 1998. 

A life-long Iowan, Kristi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell College. 

“I am thrilled to join the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and I’m eager to help strengthen our community through philanthropy alongside my new colleagues,” Kristi said.

Welcome, Kristi!