Outlook Enrichment Welcomes Kim Balkovec as Fund Development Director

Outlook Enrichment Welcomes Kim Balkovec as Fund Development Director

Outlook Enrichment (www.outlooken.org) recently hired Kim Balkovec as director of fund development. In her new role, she will foster relationships with corporations, foundations, individuals, and key personnel. Balkovec will also cultivate support for Outlook’s programs addressing the need of technology training and cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for the people in our region who are blind or have vision loss.

Balkovec brings with her more than 15 years of fundraising and marketing experience. She previously held positions at Missionary Society of St. Columban, University of Nebraska-Omaha, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Balkovec received a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and media studies from the University of Omaha, where she later earned her master’s degree in communication. She also holds Toastmaster certifications and became a certified fundraising executive in 2017. Her communication, fundraising, content development, and strategic thinking will garner support to help the nonprofit’s consumers’ journeys beyond their vision loss.

Outlook Enrichment is a nonprofit providing resources and support to those with vision loss so they can remain independent. Their mission is to create opportunities for people living with vision loss to achieve personal and professional growth and experience a more inclusive community. For more information about Outlook Enrichment’s programs and resources, visit www.outlooken.org or call (531) 365-5051.