Kimberly Burton, MPA, BIO
With 25 years of corporate and nonprofit leadership experience across social services, corporate philanthropy and fundraising, Burton most recently was CEO of The Heat and Warmth Fund, (THAW). Her accomplishments over the past two decades have included launching Kimprix Enterprises consulting firm; serving as the first CEO of the American Red Cross for the entire State of Michigan where she managed a $50 million budget and exceeded national metrics while leading more than 300 employees and 4,000 volunteers; launching the first Office of Culture, Community and Equity for the University of Michigan, College of Engineering serving as a DEI content and practitioner expert; creating innovative business development strategic plans for state and national program initiatives and launching the first state-wide community partnership mentoring program for African American philanthropists at the Council of Michigan Foundations; and directing a $60 million foundation and corporate giving program for the Charter One Bank Foundation.
With 25 years of corporate and nonprofit leadership experience across social services, corporate philanthropy and fundraising, Burton most recently was CEO of The Heat and Warmth Fund, (THAW). Her accomplishments over the past two decades have included launching Kimprix Enterprises consulting firm; serving as the first CEO of the American Red Cross for the entire State of Michigan where she managed a $50 million budget and exceeded national metrics while leading more than 300 employees and 4,000 volunteers; launching the first Office of Culture, Community and Equity for the University of Michigan, College of Engineering serving as a DEI content and practitioner expert; creating innovative business development strategic plans for state and national program initiatives and launching the first state-wide community partnership mentoring program for African American philanthropists at the Council of Michigan Foundations; and directing a $60 million foundation and corporate giving program for the Charter One Bank Foundation.
Burton graduated from the University of Michigan with both a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in English and psychology. She has been recognized as a Notable Women in Nonprofits, a Woman of Excellence and by Detroit Public Schools with its Image of Excellence award. Burton is also a graduate of Leadership Detroit XXIV.