In recognition of Women’s History Month for the month of March, it has been my great honor to commemorate Kim Anthony-Morrow as a Woman of Distinction in the 40th Assembly District for 2019. Thank you for all that you do for our community.
Kim Morrow is a passionate social venture advocate and gifted fundraiser. With more than 25 years of experience in the small business and community development sectors, she has sourced more than $20 million in funding for worthy causes and social innovation projects. Ms. Morrow is the National Director of the Urban Philanthropy Institute (UPI), a nonprofit dedicated to positively impacting economically disadvantaged communities. Through its award-winning flagship program, Launch and Lead: Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Development Program, UPI currently provides training and support for more than 120 emerging nonprofits and social ventures in 31 states, with a focus on building sustainable organizations that create critically-needed jobs while providing transformative solutions for under-resourced communities. Prior to serving with UPI, Ms. Morrow served for more than a decade as the Director of Small Business Development for the Black Business Association. Ms. Morrow is also the author of “From Gifted to Greatness: Manifesting Your Greatness Through Giving” and provides nonprofit management consulting services worldwide.