Hi, I’m Kyle,
I’m so glad you’re here and excited that you want to get to know me better. You’ll find my professional résumé below, but before you scroll, here are five fun facts that say a little more about who I am beyond the titles and timelines:
I ran 50 miles in 11 hours at the U.S. National Whitewater Center last November.
As a kid, I appeared in an Oscar Mayer Wiener commercial—yes, singing the famous jingle.
I can recite the entire movie Troy from beginning to end (no, seriously).
At age 12, I built my first computer right in my parents’ kitchen.
I’m a proud dad to a two-year-old daughter, Kylie, and a ten-year-old son, Carter.
A Note of Gratitude
To the incredible staff, stakeholders, and interview team at Davidson College , thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. I truly appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your mission, your people, and the meaningful work happening across campus. I’m inspired by Davidson’s commitment to excellence and community, and I’m looking forward to a thoughtful and engaging conversation.
Leading with Purpose. Building with People.
These moments capture the heart of my work, connecting people, building culture, and creating opportunities for students, educators, and communities to grow together.
Partnering with Purpose
In this clip, I lead a panel of professionals I personally recruited to engage with students, creating real-world connections that expand what’s possible for young people. This is what it looks like when partnership meets purpose.
Relevant Publications (Podcast, Articles, Interviews)
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The Hard Truth About Fundraising in Higher Education and How We Can Do Better
Fundraising for colleges and universities is often painted in broad, glowing strokes. Headlines celebrate record-breaking capital campaigns. Glossy brochures highlight new buildings named after generous alumni.
Annual reports boast about totals that climb into the hundreds of millions. From the outside, it looks like higher education has mastered the art of philanthropy.
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The Hidden Hurdles: Why School Fundraising Is Harder Than It Looks
When people think of fundraising in schools, images of bake sales, car washes, and GoFundMe campaigns often come to mind. While those efforts have their place, they barely scratch the surface of what it takes to sustainably fund a school’s mission.
Behind the scenes, school fundraising is a complex, emotionally taxing, and often misunderstood process, one that many educators and leaders find themselves unprepared for.
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The Heart of Fundraising: Building Relationships That Drive Impact
In this episode, Dr. Dan Freeman joins us to unpack the true heart of fundraising: relationships. Together, we explore how authentic connection, trust, and storytelling drive impact far more than numbers on a spreadsheet.
Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, school administrator, or someone passionate about making a difference, this conversation will give you tools to fundraise with integrity and to lead with heart.
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Customer Experience is Key: Nurturing Donors Relationships Forward
Kyle King shifts the lens on fundraising by applying powerful customer experience principles to donor engagement. Discover how to move beyond one-time transactions and into long-term, mission-aligned relationships with donors.
From personalized communication to value-driven stewardship, this episode equips school and nonprofit leaders with the tools to turn donors into true partners. If you want your supporters to feel seen, valued, and inspired to keep giving, this one’s for you.
Professional References
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Dr. Daniel Freeman
Chief Development Officer, Gaston College
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Dr. Lorenzo Johnson
Assistant Principal, Monroe Middle School
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Kevin Franklin
President, Lightserve Corp.
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Pamela Franklin
Director, Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
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Marco Tirillo
Assistant Principal, John Wallace Middle School
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Kevin Long
Senior Pastor, Temple Church International