Ken Scherer
Strategic Advisor, Funding and Production Management
Ken Scherer, president, and founder of Scherer Strategies, is a trusted philanthropy advisor, specializing in mission strategy, event planning and production, major gift solicitation, and board development and succession planning. During his 22-year tenure with the Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation (MPTF), including as CEO, he raised over $400 million through two major gift campaigns. The funds led to new construction and significant service expansion.
Before working at MPTF, Mr. Scherer was COO at Lynch/Frost Productions, contributing to pioneering series, documentaries, and feature films. He also led a $150 million capital campaign for Georgetown University as the Director of Development. Mr. Scherer’s dedication extends beyond his professional roles. He is a founding member of the NFL’s Player Care Foundation and has contributed to Rebuilding Together, a volunteer-based senior housing organization, and the American Cancer Society Board.