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.

Selfie of Kirk, a light skinned man with glasses and a goatee, smiling in a snowy driveway
  • George Abbott smiling in a garden holding a white cane

    Letter from President and CEO George Abbott

    June 14th, 2022

    On August 1, 2021, it was my honor to accept the position of President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and I’m proud to be part of this incredible organization.

  • Roya, a dark haired woman smiling with her small white dog.

    Welcome New Lighthouse Foundation Board Members

    April 5th, 2022

    We are excited to introduce our newest Foundation Board members! We are so inspired by their commitment to the Lighthouse mission, and are grateful they are bringing their diverse skillsets to the Lighthouse! If [...]

  • March Kindness graphic with an illustration of a student and instructor connecting through computers

    March Kindness 2022

    February 28th, 2022

    With your help we can spread kindness this March, raise support for our critical remote training programs, and empower people who are blind and low vision in our community.