Dan Young

About Dan Young

I really love inspiring and teaching people. Ever since I walked into my first classroom at the age of 27, I knew that I was an educator. In my career, I have been a Certified Financial Planning(tm) Professional, a nonprofit CEO, a professor, a higher education administrator, and an entrepreneur. In each of these roles, the interaction between the teacher and student has been the most important component to me. Currently, I am co-founder of the Leadership Excellence Academy for Nonprofits (LEAN) and the President of Maverick Class LLC. I have been blessed to manifest a number of landmark accomplishments in my life: the first study abroad program for the Horn Program of Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, the first online Doctor of Business Administration course at Wilmington University, the creation of the first doctoral program of any kind at Goldey-Beacom College and the creation of the Wharton-AltFinance Institute at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In all of these efforts, I exhibited creativity, resilience, teamwork, project management, and leadership. Most importantly, I am a CATALYZER. I can take 1 + 1 and make it equal 100through leadership, teamwork, partnerships, and work ethic. Reach out to me and let\'s see what we can build together!

Experience

1. Marketing Consultant

   Social Contract

   Sep 2023 — Present · Wilmington, DE, US

   As the lead marketing consultant for Social Contract, a 2023 Inc. Fastest Growing Companies honoree, I have a number of focuses:Event Strategy Development: Conduct an analysis of Social Contract\'s current positioning and target audience; Develop a comprehensive event strategy aligned with Social Contract\'s goals and expertise.Outline key themes and topics that resonate with the target audience.Event Calendar Planning: Create an annual event calendar incorporating a mix of virtual and in-person events; Identify industry conferences, webinars, workshops, and networking opportunities for participation.Speaker Engagement: Identify speaking opportunities at relevant conferences, seminars, and webinars.Coordinate speaker submissions, abstracts, and presentations that showcase Social Contract\'s expertise.Establish relationships with event organizers for continued collaboration.Event Collateral Development: Develop compelling event collateral, including presentations, brochures, and promotional materials; Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all event materials.Digital Marketing Campaigns: Plan and execute targeted digital marketing campaigns to promote Social Contract\'s participation in events; Utilize social media, email marketing, and other channels to generate pre-event buzz.Content Creation: Produce engaging and informative content related to Social Contract\'s areas of expertise; Create blog posts, articles, and whitepapers that can be used for pre-event promotion and thought leadership.Networking and Relationship Building: Facilitate networking opportunities with key stakeholders, partners, and industry influencers; Establish and maintain relationships with event organizers, potential collaborators, and media partners.Metrics and Analytics: Implement tracking mechanisms to measure the success of each event; Provide regular reports on key performance indicators, including audience engagement, lead generation, and brand visibility.

Education

• Temple University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Social and Behavioral Marketing

  2006 — 2012

• University of Delaware

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing

  1993 — 1997

• Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

  Oxford Executive Leadership Program, Organizational Leadership

  2020 — 2020

• University of Delaware

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Dual Concentration - Marketing and Finance

  1993 — 1999

• University of Delaware Professional and Continuing Studies

  Nonprofit Management Certificate Course, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  2012 — 2012

• Babson College

  Babson Global Symposium for Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  2012 — 2012

• University of Pennsylvania

  Entrepreneurship Certificate

  2016 — 2016