Trista Harris 
How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar
Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES
Philanthropic Futurist and Next Gen Evangelist
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Biography
Trista Harris is nationally known as a passionate advocate for new leaders in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. She is a leading voice for Generations X and Y and seeks to create professional development opportunities throughout the sector. Trista has been featured on CNN and her work has been covered by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the New York Times, Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, Career Builder, and numerous social sector blogs. She writes about generational change in the foundation field in her blog, New Voices Of Philanthropy and is an international speaker on working across generations to create social change.
Industry Expertise (3)
Non-Profit/Charitable
Fund-Raising
Philanthropy
Accomplishments (1)
Author of "How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar" (professional)
Top nonprofit bloggers Rosetta Thurman and Trista Harris have co-authored the first book of its kind to offer career advice beyond just getting your foot in the door of a nonprofit organization. Do you feel stuck in your nonprofit career? Unsure how to take that next step? How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar is an accessible, do-it-yourself map of how to navigate the nonprofit sector and gives you the tools that you need to move from entry level to leadership.
Education (2)
University of Minnesota- Humphrey Institute: Masters of Public Policy, Public Policy
Howard University: B.A., Sociology and Political Science
Affiliations (5)
- Headwaters Foundation for Justice
- World Future Society
- Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
- National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
- Trista Harris & Co.
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Testimonials (4)
Robert Egger, President of DC Central Kitchen | Nonprofit Rockstar Leadership Intensive
“Young people are part of America’s most educated, diverse and “connected” generation. Many of them reject the notion that they must choose between making a living and doing good, and they are flooding into the nonprofit sector to make their mark. That’s why “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar” is such an important book. Rosetta and Trista have chosen amazing examples that will arm these eager young believers with the tools they will need to move up and make their mark but more importantly, that will also help them evolve from young idealists into powerful thought leaders.”
Skip Rutherford, Dean of the clinton School of Public Service | Clinton School Speaker Series
Thank your for coming, your remarks got rave reviews!
Wy Spano, Professor, University of Minnesota | Public Policy Student Presentation
Never before have we had a presenter that all students gave a top ranking to. Your remarks were challenging and informative.
Jennifer Cornish Creed, Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations | Hawaii Nonprofit Conference
Thank you again for your wonderful contribution to the conference. I enjoyed your plenary tremendously!
Event Appearances (4)
Opening Plenary: Cultivating Leadership Across Generations
Hawaii Nonprofit Conference Honolulu, Hawaii
2011-11-30
6 Ways to Rock Your Nonprofit Career
Clinton School of Public Service Speaker Series Clinton School, Arkansas
2012-01-10
Building Bridges Across Sectors
Grantee-Grantor Dialog Greater Houston United Way
2012-02-08
6 Ways to Rock Your Public Affairs Career
Career Center Learning Series Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center and the Humphrey School Office of Career Services
2011-04-05
Sample Talks (1)
6 Ways to Rock Your Nonprofit Career
Do you feel stuck in your nonprofit career? Unsure how to take that next step? In this session you’ll learn how to develop meaningful nonprofit experience, build a strong network, establish a strong personal brand, achieve the elusive work/life balance, and move on up in your career. Learning Outcomes: • develop expertise • build a strong network • establish a great personal brand • practice authentic leadership • plan for balance • move on up
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