Kirk Laughlin
Kirk has been a fundraiser and nonprofit leader in the Seattle area for over 25 years in the areas of education, disabilities, and social services. He was formerly on staff with The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and is currently the Director of Philanthropy at Summit Community Center, an organization serving young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He’s also worked for Academy for Precision Learning (APL), an independent K-12 school serving neurodiverse learners. His other organizations include Seattle Children’s Museum, Youth Eastside Services and Pacific Science Center.
Kirk is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University. He is a frequent trainer and panel member on philanthropic topics through the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Fundraising Academy at City University, and the Washington Nonprofit Conference.
He’s served on nonprofit boards and committees for over 15 years. In addition to The Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation, he has held volunteer roles with the University District Rotary Club, the Washington state chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and AFP International.
A Future of Opportunities at the Lighthouse
We raised over $119,000 for our Employee and Community Services Programs at the Lighthouse’s Future of Opportunities event! On Saturday, September 21st we welcomed 160 guests to Boeing Future of Flight to celebrate how [...]
Thank You Brad Wiens!
We would like to thank Brad Wiens for serving as the Lighthouse’s Interim President and CEO for the past year and a half. With over 30 years of experience in finance and management, [...]
Welcome President and CEO Cindy Watson to the Lighthouse!
President and CEO Cindy Watson Cindy Watson is a driven and passionate executive and she’s the new President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. This Tennessee native, and [...]
