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The University of Arkansas office of corporate and foundation relations is here to help organizations build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. Every contribution - of time and of money - enhances the educational experience offered and helps us to maintain our commitment to putting students first. The possibilities of collaborating with the University of Arkansas are endless. The philanthropy your corporation or foundation provides will not only make a difference for the future of the institution, but will undoubtedly serve as a complementary component of your strategies for success.
Meet Corporate & Foundation Relations
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Kim Randle |
Kim Randle (B.S.B.A. 1979) became the director of corporate and foundation relations in November 2007. Her primary responsibility is to build and maintain solid relationships with corporations and foundations and secure private gift support from corporate and foundation entities.
Randle comes to the University of Arkansas with extensive experience in government and public affairs. Her most recent position was at the Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico where she served as vice president of government affairs. Prior to that, she was a senior public affairs manager for Walmart Stores Inc. in Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana, a state government affairs manager at El Paso Corp., and an external affairs director at Southern Energy Inc. / Mirant Corporation in Atlanta. Responsibilities in these positions included lobbying at the state and local levels, community outreach and media relations.
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Will Whiting |
Will Whiting serves as the assistant director of corporate and foundation relations at the University of Arkansas. Whiting came to the university in September of 2008 after working at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock as a development officer.
Prior to joining Arkansas Children's Hospital, Whiting gained valuable higher education experience working for the Chancellor's Office at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Whiting served in various roles for the William J. Clinton Foundation and its affiliate organizations including the Clinton Global Initiative and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. In addition, he has assisted the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and has served as a development associate at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Whiting holds a master's degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a dual bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.