As the founding Executive Director of the Stolte Family Foundation, Kim works closely with the co-founders to clarify their vision and develop actionable plans that center impact and community. She leads with a human-centered approach, and prioritizes relationships and community engagement. She actively explores and applies anti-racist practices that propel individuals and foundations in their aspirations of purpose and deep impact. She values community voice and expertise, and uses her platform to encourage more people to reach their generosity potential. In her past work as the Director of Family Philanthropy at Seattle Foundation, Kim specialized in helping people develop impact-driven personalized giving plans. She led Giving with Goals strategic advising and family philanthropy services. She is recognized nationally in the community foundation field as a leader who elevates the field by deepening skills and practice. Her vast experience in working with youth and understanding generational differences helped her advise families to develop more powerful giving as a group. She believes that empowering the next generation and inviting them to not only be involved in the family's giving but also to innovate and influence the family’s giving is a powerful approach to philanthropy and ultimately successful wealth transfer. "Kim Wright has been field-leading in engaging families in conversations around philanthropic giving. I have known and studied with Kim for several years and have always found her work to be inspiring, thoughtful and well-grounded in donor research. She is a leader in the community foundation field and always willing to assist a colleague." - Joanne Cohen, VP, The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida"Kim's connection with families is remarkable. She sees the world through eyes that reflect both adults and youth, making her perfectly positioned to help families with their values-based giving."Kevin Salwen, author of Power of Half.