Dan Scharnhorst
Wautoma,WI
Summary
Passionate, enthusiastic, and creative leader/public speaker with demonstrated relational, organizational, and team building skills
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Mt. Morris Camp and Retreat Center
02.2019 - Current
- Oversee all areas of camp and retreat center to exceed the goals set by the Board of Directors including development, financial management, facility maintenance, technology, programming, and mission.
- Leading the board in visioning for the future as the camp navigates many institutional changes
- Walk with staff as they adjust to new roles and responsibilities within the organization
- Building relationships with stakeholders, local congregations, and community members to foster future camp usage
Keynote Speaker
01.1996 - Current
- Keynote speaker and workshop leader for weekend youth gatherings across the U.S. for audiences of 50 to 1,200 people
- Ability to communicate inspirational and motivational messages to audiences of middle school students, high school students, and adults
Executive Director
Bear Creek Camp
10.2012 - 02.2019
- Direct fiscal, administrative and program duties to lead the ministry to exceed the goals set by the Board of Directors by increasing our impact in the community and the congregations we serve
- Built successful and sustained relationships with Bishops, pastors, parents, and stakeholders
- Led camp to an increase in attendance for 6 straight years, with an overall increase of 80% from 2012 – 2018.
- Reduced budget deficit from $97K loss per year to $15K gain
- Increased development income by over 30%
- Successfully led the camp’s first capital campaign, exceeding the goal by 30%
- Refocused all camp programs to be relational, experiential, and in tune with the needs of our member congregations
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitowoc County
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Performed fiscal and administrative management duties to actively lead the agency to exceed strategic goals and increase the number of youth served within Manitowoc County
- Hired, supervised and motivated staff
- Prepared and oversaw annual budget
- Led the agency’s fundraising and volunteer recruiting efforts
- Worked closely with agency Board of Directors to plan annual events, approve budget, discuss staffing and operational concerns
- Created and distributed agency newsletter
- Created and updated agency web site
- Developed and conducted community outreach presentations to local business, churches, schools, and professional groups
- Secured annual United Way allocation
- Assured National Standard codes set by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America were maintained
Education
M.A. - Leadership & Innovation
Luther Seminary
St. Paul, MN05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications-Electronic Media
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA05.1995
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
LEADERSHIP GIFTS
- Gifted communicator
- Creative and flexible
- Engages easily in conversation and relationship building with others
- Affirms people's individual gifts and encourages them to use their gifts
- Demonstrated ability to listen and empathize with youth and adults
- Values opportunities to meet and work with people of diverse perspectives and varied ages
- Committed to creating an all-inclusive environment
- Sensitive to the needs and ideas of others
- Patient, compassionate, honest, sincere, and respectful of others
- Self-motivated
Timeline
Mt. Morris Camp and Retreat Center
02.2019 - Current
Executive Director
Bear Creek Camp
10.2012 - 02.2019
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitowoc County
01.2010 - 09.2012
Keynote Speaker
01.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications-Electronic Media
Wartburg College
M.A. - Leadership & Innovation
Luther Seminary