Kia Croom has raised nearly half a billion dollars for nonprofits throughout her nearly 25-year fundraising career as a frontline fundraiser.
But in 2020, reeling from George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer, she considered what she could do to help improve outcomes for Black and Brown people on a global scale.
Kia Croom is a fractional nonprofit fundraising executive with 25 years of experience who has raised over $1 billion to power social justice movements across the globe. A trusted leader in fundraising industry, Kia leverages her voice and expertise to drive transformative change. Kia has fundraised for nonprofits across the globe and a variety of cause areas from arts & culture, to STEM education, advocacy and more.
Having lived experience growing up growing up in a disenfranchised community. she’s deeply passionate about helping move resources to nonprofits serving people living in the margins.
“As social justice and philanthropy face ongoing attacks, my belief in the power and purpose of social justice organizations around the world has never wavered. I’m battle-tested and ready to help you secure the resources your agency needs to drive lasting change."
Kia Croom is a fractional nonprofit fundraising executive with 25 years of experience who has raised over $1 billion to power social justice movements across the globe. A trusted leader in fundraising industry, Kia leverages her voice and expertise to drive transformative change. Named an equity champion by the Chronicle of Philanthropy in 2022, she is also a nationally published journalist committed to amplifying the voices of historically disenfranchised communities.