Ken Bland

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Director, Corporate Social Responsibility at Prudential Financial

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Ken Bland is the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Prudential Financial, where he leads the philanthropic strategy for advancing equitable growth in Newark. A seasoned professional in community development and commercial banking, he serves as a board member for the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey and the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation.

He earned his Bachelors Degree from Ursinus College and holds a post-baccalaureate certification in Adolescent Advocacy & Development from Montclair State University.

Recently, he served as a judge for the Greater Newark Enterprises Corporations Main Street Pitch-Off, directly supporting local entrepreneurs.

Personality Overview

Vision Oriented

Self-Confident

Direct & Candid

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Equitable Development
Leads Prudential's strategy for inclusive community and economic growth in Newark, focusing on creating financial prosperity and mobility for residents.
Nonprofit Finance
Has extensive experience underwriting loans, structuring tax credit transactions, and providing financial guidance to nonprofit organizations from his work at Nonprofit Finance Fund.
Corporate Philanthropy
Manages a place-based corporate giving portfolio that invests in partnerships to drive economic vitality and financial health in the community.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2024 - 8-2025
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility at Prudential Financial
7-2024 - 10-2024
Senior Director - Community Engagement at Nonprofit Finance Fund
9-2023 - 7-2024
Director - Community Engagement at Nonprofit Finance Fund
7-2022 - 8-2023
Vice President - Relationship Manager at Valley Bank
1-2022 - 7-2022
Director - Underwriting at Nonprofit Finance Fund

Education

Ken has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ken

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Ken take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Ken

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