Executive Marketing

Scott Walters

www.linkedin.com/in/scottvwalters

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Alpharetta, GA 30009 *****.*.*******@*****.***

Executive Profile

A hard-driving, senior-level executive highly experienced in non-profit, private enterprise and military environments. Solid leadership in fundraising with a focus on diversifying and strengthening revenue streams. Superb communication skills with a thorough understanding of key cultural factors inherent within a complex organizational environment. A participatory management style focused toward building alliances. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, set strategy, and apply vision.

Professional Experience

Chief Development Officer - MAP International (a charity that distributes medicines throughout the developing world)

Atlanta, GA 2011 – Present

* Responsible for a team of 10, charged with annually securing more than $300 million in corporate gifts-in-kind (medicines), raising $2.8 million in major gifts, $500,000 in planned gifts and $1.8 million in direct mail/online giving.

* Lead all organizational external relations efforts including social media, print and broadcast media and also serve as MAP International's liaison with global disaster relief associations.

* Work closely with the board of directors to build major gift portfolios.

* Travel extensively throughout developing world with potential donors to cultivate and educate them about MAP programs to inspire giving.

* Develop and execute fundraising and marketing strategies that are comprehensive and integrated among all departments including the program department.

Senior Director of Cause Development/Strategic Corporate Initiatives – National Arthritis Foundation

Atlanta, GA 2005 –2011

* Hired as Vice President of Corporate Relations, then quickly promoted to Group Vice President of Corporate Relations and ultimately promoted to Senior Director.

* Led a 9-person team responsible for raising $9 million in corporate sponsorships annually.

* Personally raised $24 million in corporate sponsorships during my tenure. Largest corporate donation was $1.8 million for a patient education program & a $650,000 event sponsorship.

* Formulated strategic goals and led the creation and implementation of annual plans while working with the board of directors and marketing/fundraising committee.

National Executive Director - Kids in Need Foundation (a charity that distributes school supplies to impoverished children)

Dayton, OH 1998 – 2005

* Raised $105 million in product donations and $7 million in corporate cash donations, major gifts and direct mail. Largest corporate sponsorship secured was $200,000.

* Participated as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors, the Board’s Executive Committee and all Board committees.

* Wrote strategic plans to aggressively grow the organization from a local entity to a national charity with 22 locations.

Scott Walters Professional Experience (cont’d)

Assistant Executive Director - Black Hawk Council of Girl Scouts

Madison, WI 1990 – 1998

* Led a 9-member staff team responsible for fundraising and recruiting children and adults to participate in youth programs.

* Raised approximately $8 million in major gifts, annual appeal & United Way funding.

* Designed & managed programs to educate & inspire girls.

* Joint responsibility for monitoring capital improvements and maintenance of camp facilities.

Director of Public Relations & Fund Development - St. Coletta School (an international training facility for children with intellectual disabilities)

Jefferson, WI 1987 – 1990

* Managed a team of six charged with raising funds and marketing the organization through an aggressive international external relations program.

* Partnered with the board of directors to build major gift portfolios & identify planned gift opportunities.

* Raised $1.5 million annually through major gifts, planned gifts, annual appeals and special events. Largest gift secured was $330,000.

Radio &Television Broadcast Journalist

Armed Forces Radio & TV, Philippines; WTTN Radio, Watertown, WI; WSJY Radio, Fort Atkinson, WI; WBOO Radio, Baraboo, WI 1977 – 1987

* Investigated, wrote, and edited news stories for broadcast.

* Hosted television and radio news & talk shows.

Education

* Master’s Degree in Management, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI – 1996

* Bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin., Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI – 1991

* Certificate of Nonprofit Finance/Accounting Essentials, GA Nonprofit Center - 2013

* Pharmacy Technician Program, GA Perimeter College – awarded license - 2007

* Air Command and Staff College, United States Air Force – 2005

* Public Affairs Officer School, Department of Defense - 1993

Military Service

US Air Force (1978-1983); Air Force Reserve (1984-1987);

WI Air National Guard (1988-2002); Air Force Reserve (2003-2007).

* Retired with the rank of Major.

* Armed Forces Radio & TV Service, Public Affairs Officer, Media Escort.

* Stationed in Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Guam and Europe.

Other

* Part-time College Instructor; Madison, WI – 1990s

* Prison Visitation Program; Dayton, OH & Atlanta, GA – 2003 - present

* Private Pilot

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