Robin K.

About Robin K.

The Navy SEAL Foundation provides immediate, ongoing and unwavering support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families, coordinating with NSW commands to support the critical needs of active-duty operators while also providing resources in five key areas: warrior support and family services, educational opportunities, tragedy assistance, survivor support and legacy preservation.My team and I have driven tremendous growth in program support for the entire NSW community, which includes active duty operators and their families; the Foundation has also been able to garner the highest possible ranking from Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity evaluator, for our sound and transparent fiscal management.We continue to interface with NSW community leaders to ensure the Foundation is meeting their current needs, as well as anticipating future needs.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Navy Seal Foundation

   May 2013 — Present · Coronado, CA, US

   CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation, the premier benevolent non-profit organization supporting the United States Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community. Chief executive accountable for ensuring the organization\'s operational excellence and growth, as well as enhanced, superior program support for the men, women, and families of NSW. Responsible for ~$120M in assets and an annual operating budget of more than $28M.Mrs. King has been at the forefront of providing the best possible charitable support to special operations personnel for almost two decades. The Navy SEAL Foundation is responsible for nearly people in the SOF community including active duty operators, reservists, veterans and their families. Under her leadership, the Navy SEAL Foundation has evolved to provide care to Special Operations personnel across five pillars: Health, Resilience, Strength, Education, and Community. These pillars now encompass over 30 annual, ongoing programs.Due to Mrs. King’s unwavering efforts, the Navy SEAL Foundation has now become one of the most preeminent charities in the country. She maintains an incredibly efficient and effective organization resulting in 94 cents of every dollar directed towards programmatic support or retained for future mission use. Out of nearly charities rated by Charity Navigator, the Navy SEAL Foundation has received a 4-star rating for the last eight consecutive years and a perfect score of 100 for the last four years. This honor is bestowed upon less than 1% of all charities nationwide.During an unprecedented time in our nation’s history that has put an immense strain on SOF forces, Mrs. King has not only recognized the need for programs aimed at alleviating some of that strain but also acted to put them in place.

Education

• University of Virginia

  Business Strategy Specialization, Business Administration and Management, General

  2015 — 2016

• California State University, Long Beach

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Finance, General

  1984 — 1988

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Center for Nonprofit Management, Strategic Leadership Certificate