Alvin Townley

About Alvin Townley

Experienced social entrepreneur, New York Times-reviewed author, fundraising executive…

Experience

1. Founding Executive Director

   Skilled Nation

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Leading a fast-growing national workforce venture that is unlocking America\'s potential. Backed by 3M, The Home Depot Foundation, GE Vernova Foundation, and others, The SkillPointe Foundation is UpSkilling America by funding skilled trades training for aspiring workers.The Foundation has already funded scholarships across all 50 states by partnering with leading organizations to create and manage strategic, highly customized, vocational scholarship programs that create pathways to employment in high-demand fields.Supported by a national board of directors and partnered with major foundations and industry leaders, we’ve raised more than $5 million in just four years to increase economic mobility and unlock economic growth. Come join us - we\'re just getting started! Learn more at

Education

• Washington and Lee University

  Bachelor of Arts, Politics

• United States Naval Academy

  Senior Fellow, Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership

• Washington and Lee University

  Study Abroad: Economic and Political Integration in the European Union

Skills

• Teaching
• Non-Profits
• Leadership Development
• Social Networking
• Press Releases
• Speech Writing
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Strategic Communications
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Public Speaking
• Strategy
• Facebook
• Volunteer Management
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Politics
• Program Development
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Social Media
• Editing
• Proposal Writing
• Program Management
• Research
• Copywriting
• Publishing