About Kali Wright
Kali is the Director of Development Operations. She oversees all aspects of development operations including but not limited to: database management; grants management calendar; prospect research; gift processing; events; and cross-functional process improvement to support the growth of philanthropic engagement with our mission.
Before joining Leading Educators, Kali was the Development Relations Manager at the ACLU of Wisconsin, working with a portfolio of donors to increase philanthropic support, managing donor communications, and implementing stewardship activities. Prior to this role, she was the Development Coordinator for the ACLU of Wisconsin, providing frontline support for members and donors, and managing the organization’s grants and database.
Kali holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a minor in Communications, from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband and dog, Millie, and enjoys spending her free time exploring the city with her family.
Before joining Leading Educators, Kali was the Development Relations Manager at the ACLU of Wisconsin, working with a portfolio of donors to increase philanthropic support, managing donor communications, and implementing stewardship activities. Prior to this role, she was the Development Coordinator for the ACLU of Wisconsin, providing frontline support for members and donors, and managing the organization’s grants and database.
Kali holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a minor in Communications, from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband and dog, Millie, and enjoys spending her free time exploring the city with her family.
