Kim Sleight Lanphear, MBA, MA Email & Phone Number

Kim Sleight Lanphear, MBA, MA is a Chief Executive Officer at Apparo - Business and Tech Solutions for Nonprofits based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North America. INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS BUSINESS LEADER AND CHANGE AGENT, PASSIONATE ABOUT FOSTERING CREATIVITY & COLLABORATION AND ENERGIZED BY OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATION An innovative and energetic nonprofit and business leader with 20 years of managing marketing and strategic direction. Chosen for leadership roles in organizations with missions ranging from the arts to community partnerships, education to technology and financial services. Able to create strategic vision and identify key details of implementation on a global and local level. An agent of change. An influencer capable of engaging a wide spectrum of audiences, with excellent public speaking skills and curiosity that won’t stop. Passionate about the importance of failing forward, iterative program creation and self-aware, empowering culture transformation. STRENGTHS INCLUDE: Innovation: Defined business model structure for $1.5M nonprofit, outsourcing a $600,000 revenue business line, re-invigorating fundraising partnerships and re-establishing a clear brand awareness for both funders and partner agencies. Revenue growth of 85% in 5 years. Collaboration: Created the strategy that built an eco-system of more than 500 nonprofits, 100+ corporations and many government, media and business leaders to lift missions of nonprofits in all service sectors; Created a leverage ratio of 300%+ for donated dollars Change Management: Stabilized nonprofits (arts, educational and capacity missions) from bankruptcy to thriving via debt & board restructuring, marketing strategy, revenue analysis and community partnership creation. Versatility/Agility: Launched a cross-cultural, cross-market, multi-channel payment products process reaching more than 160 operations and sales staff representing more than 18 countries for a $2+ billion financial services and travel product. Matrix-managed operations, sales and marketing teams across 4 regions of a global brand. Quickness: An incredibly fast learner of new industries, priorities and key issues. Able to analyze data along with antidotal evidence to provide keen insights and drive change when needed. Team Builder: Excellent eye for talent and strong mentor/coaching skills. Passionate believer in and capable implementer of cultures that build trust and create safety that inspires innovation and leaning into change.