Chandler Expansion Study

2026-11-03

The University of Kentucky is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive philanthropic feasibility study in support of the proposed expansion of UK HealthCare ’ s Albert B . Chandler Hospital . The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a standalone capital campaign with a preliminary working goal of $ 300 million to support the Chandler Hospital Expansion Project . The study will provide an independent , objective assessment of philanthropic capacity , campaign readiness , and strategic considerations necessary to determine whether a campaign of this magnitude is achievable within the projected timeline . The selected firm will assess : • Campaign goal viability at the $ 300 million level • Major gift capacity and pipeline strength • Lead gift potential • Top 100 donor analysis • Corporate and foundation engagement potential • Grateful patient philanthropy opportunity • Internal readiness factors including staffing and structure of the UK Healthcare Philanthropy Office . • Risk considerations , including donor fatigue and concurrent capital initiatives • Development of a preliminary gift range chart based on determined capacity • Development of a draft campaign timeline The feasibility study will inform leadership decision - making regarding initiation of a quiet phase campaign . The engagement must be completed no later than December 2026 . All aspects of the study shall be conducted in strict confidence . Deliverables shall include : • Comprehensive written report • Executive summary • Gift range chart aligned to a $ 300 million campaign model • Draft campaign timeline • Formal in - person presentation to designated University leadership in Lexington , Kentucky • Personnel who will be delivering the scope of work should be part of the team who delivers the initial presentation as part of the RFP Process .

Kentucky

2026-05-08