Mark Kraus

Worked with a 38 member Board of Directors and a 15 person staff to serve over 2,100 volunteer leaders.

• Grew youth membership from 5,500 in 2020 to 8,600 in 2024.
• Increased camping revenue to over $1 million.
• Completed $2 million in capital projects at two council camp properties.
• Managed the sale of 10 council properties resulting in over $7 million in revenue for future camp projects.
• Initiated new development efforts including a Pro-Am Golf Outing, Keynote Leadership Dinner, Maritime and Aviation Funding Partnerships and a Major Gifts program.
• Developed and created a 3 year startegic plan focused on 5 pillars of the organization.
• Partnered with the Latino Education Advocacy Diversity Coalition to create the first all Hispanic units within the council.

Worked with a 35 member Board of Directors and a staff of 7 to serve over 1,200 volunteer leaders.

• Grew youth membership from 1,100 in 2015 to over 2,500 in 2020.
• Secured $750,000 in foundation grants to renovate the Service Center and camp dining hall.
• Developed a Keynote Leadership Breakfast that grew revenue from $48,000 to $68,000 in 3 years.
• Grew the retail operation from $100,000 to $185,000.
• Developed and created a 5 year strategic plan.

• Enhanced donor relationships with personalized communication plans and regular updates on project progress.
• Increased fundraising revenue from $1million in 2007 to $1.85 million in 2015 by implementing innovative donor engagement strategies and targeted campaigns.
• Expanded the organization''s network of supporters through targeted outreach, events, and partnership development.
• Successfully planned and executed special events that raised awareness about the organization''s mission while generating new sources of support.
• Secured major gifts and legacy gifts from high net worth individuals through cultivation efforts, tailored proposals, and stewardship activities.
• Managed a staff of 11 including development, accounting and retail.

• Marketed a membership program to the manufacturers throughout Kentucky focused on state and federal government lobbying efforts.
• Enhanced membership retention through regular communication and employer and employee initiatives.

Worked in various development roles for the Salvation Army, Norton Healthcare Foundations, Kettering Medical Center Foundation, Miami Valley Council Boy Scouts and the Central Ohio Council Boy Scouts.