Kimberly K. Horton, MA, CFRE

Kimberly K. Horton (Kim), MA, CFRE, is a nonprofit executive and philanthropic strategist serving as President of The Hodge Group, a boutique consulting firm specializing in fundraising, capital campaigns, strategic planning, and public-private partnerships. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, she provides senior-level counsel to mid-sized nonprofit organizations, guiding them through complex development initiatives including campaign design, board development, annual fund strategy, and organizational alignment. Her work is grounded in a faith-driven leadership philosophy and a commitment to servant leadership, integrity, and excellence in service delivery. Throughout her career, Kim has held leadership roles across higher education and nonprofit institutions, including positions at United Theological Seminary, Antioch University Midwest, and Edison State Community College, where she focused on institutional advancement and development strategy. She began her professional journey in nonprofit operations and executive support at the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and later expanded into revenue development with the Food Bank of the Miami Valley. These formative experiences shaped her expertise in governance, donor engagement, and fundraising operations, ultimately leading her into senior consulting and advisory leadership. Kim holds a Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Engagement and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Administration from Antioch University, and she also completed early studies in Music Education at The Ohio State University. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, a board and editorial review member for GivingUSA, and a leadership volunteer for Women in Christian Leadership where she authored the curriculum for their Leadership Academy and serves as the Academy's Director. Kim is currently authoring her first book, which discusses an integral approach to philanthropy. In addition to her professional work, she is a volunteer at her church, Real Life Church, and she operates Faith in Bloom Ministry, a volunteer initiative she founded which supports women in recovery through faith-based outreach. Her leadership reflects a deep integration of professional expertise, community service, and a mission-driven commitment to strengthening philanthropic impact.