Dr. Kenneth Chandler
Dr. Kenneth W. Chandler, former president of the Chandler Group, a fundraising consulting firm, was recently named director of corporate and foundation relations at Winston-Salem State University.
In the new role, he will be responsible for developing and building relationships with corporations and foundations nationwide, with concentration on the Piedmont Triad and Research Triangle Park regions.
Chandler brings to the position an abundance of higher education fundraising experience. In addition to leading his own business for 10 years, he has also served as a consultant with SEM Works and the AST Group, both fundraising consulting companies. He has more than 20 years of higher education fundraising experience.
Chandler is also an adjunct professor with Strayer University, where he teaches graduate education and public administration courses.
“We are pleased to have attracted a development professional of Kenneth’s caliber to our team,” said Michelle Cook, WSSU vice chancellor for university advancement. “His knowledge of fundraising is exceptional and we believe he will elevate our advancement efforts.”
He began his professional career in student affairs/development and financial affairs at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. He moved rapidly through the ranks and continued to build his professional portfolio with government relations work for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, advancement work with the American Council on Education in Washington D.C., and research and program administration work with the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey.
In North Carolina, Chandler amassed a successful career in institutional advancement and external affairs at Guilford College, Saint Augustine’s College and as a business owner and consultant. Chandler has participated in many leadership and speaking roles with Leadership Raleigh, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
He is active in community affairs and has held board positions with the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, United Arts, Red Cross, Big Brothers of America, Salvation Army, Greensboro and Wake County Public School Associations, Cary Academy, and ClubCorp Incorporated.
