Ken Kimble

Ken Kimble is the current MD of Development for Regional Growth at Youth Villages. Prior to that, they worked as an Advancement Officer and Capital Campaign Director for Christian Brothers High School in Memphis from March 2014 to July 2019. There, they were responsible for a $25 million campaign in support of academic programs and facility enhancements, including major gifts, annual fund, and planned giving opportunities. From August 2013 to February 2014, they worked as an independent fundraising consultant with Arnoult & Associates, conducting comprehensive fundraising feasibility studies for clients with their key stakeholders.

From August 2011 to July 2013, Ken Kimble served as the Chief Development Officer for Wolf River Conservancy, where they established fundamental development operations in support of annual funding and membership, as well as facilitated initial campaign planning and prospect cultivation in support of the $40 million Wolf River Greenway project. From December 2010 to August 2011, they served as the Director of Development for the College of Medicine at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. And finally, from January 2005 to December 2007, they served as the District Director for Boy Scouts of America: Circle Ten Council.

Ken Kimble attended Christian Brothers High School Memphis and then went on to The University of Memphis where they earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. Ken Kimble is certified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) from CFRE International and as a Master Educator from the Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics. Ken has also completed the Strategic Fundraising for Nonprofit Leaders Program at Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education and was awarded a certificate of completion in June of 2022.

Ken Kimble reports to Patrick W. Lawler, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Cliff Reyle - CHRO, Richard Shaw - Chief Development Officer, and Rebecca Hancock - Executive Director, Residential Services.