Kate Murphy (She/Her/Hers) is AFA’s Director of Corporate Engagement & Grants Administration. Kate is a nonprofit development professional whose career spans human services, education, as well as arts and culture. With more than two decades of experience in institutional advancement and nonprofit administration, she specializes in philanthropic strategy, organizational growth, institutional partnerships, and cross-functional leadership. Throughout her career, Kate has partnered with executives, boards, foundations, corporations, and government agencies to strengthen organizational sustainability and to expand mission-driven programming. Prior to joining the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), Kate held senior development roles at prominent cultural, educational, and community-based organizations throughout the Tri-State area.
Kate’s connection to AFA’s mission is deeply personal. Having witnessed the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s and the challenges faced by those navigating the disease within her own family, she is committed to ensuring individuals and caregivers have access to compassionate guidance and cutting-edge resources that support dignity and quality of life.
Kate holds an M.A. in Arts Administration and Nonprofit Management from Goucher College and an undergraduate degree from Stephens College. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she has lived and worked across several regions of the country and maintains a lifelong appreciation for diverse communities and the experiences that bring people together.
In her spare time, she enjoys attending Broadway theatre and exploring the Hudson Valley with her husband, Robert, and two adult sons.