David Nolle

Executive Director | Outdoor Program & Land‑Use Operations | Nonprofit Leadership | Government Affairs | NRA Life Member & Shooting Sports Instructor

Role
Executive Director at Minnesota Logger Education Program
Location
Duluth, MN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About David Nolle

Mission‑driven executive leader with 25+ years of experience directing federated nonprofits, statewide education programs, outdoor recreation operations, and government affairs. Proven record of managing complex facilities, land‑based programs, training systems, and multimillion‑dollar budgets with audit‑ready transparency.Experienced in cross‑sector partnership development with government, tribal, industry, and conservation stakeholders. Skilled in staff leadership, board governance, contract negotiation, environmental compliance, and donor relations.NRA Life Member and NRA Shooting Sports Instructor since 1997, committed to advancing America’s shooting sports heritage and strengthening organizations that steward outdoor traditions.

Experience

  1. Executive Director

    Minnesota Logger Education Program

    Oct 2021 — Present · Duluth, MN, US

    Chief executive for state-wide educational organization with heavy focus on northeastern Minnesota. Leading natural resource management business owner members and their employees out of pandemic to maintain their essential role in the delivery of sustainably harvested resources that play a vital role in the fifth largest segment of Minnesota’s manufacturing economy. Serve as face of the organization while cultivating relationships with members, federal, state, county, and local governments, related trade organizations, conservation organizations, industry, and the public.~Lead statewide conservation, training, and workforce development programs.~Manage contracts, budgets, and compliance with audit‑ready transparency.~Represent program priorities to state agencies and legislators.~Strengthen partnerships across forestry, conservation, and rural economic sectors.

Education

  • University of Missouri-Saint Louis

    Bachelors of Science, Accounting

    1994 — 1998

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior

    Certificate, Nonprofit Fundraising and Revenue Development

    2015 — 2018

  • University of St. Thomas

    mini- MBA Certificate, NonProfit Organizations

    2017 — 2017

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior

    Certificate - NonProfit Development, Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organizations Certificate

    2015 — 2018

Skills

  • Event Management
  • Non-Profit Administration
  • Project Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Budgets
  • Grants
  • Community Outreach
  • Community Development
  • Fiscal Policy
  • Strategic Planning
  • Philanthropy
  • Annual Giving
  • Strategy
  • Program Management
  • Customer Service
  • Program Development
  • Team Building
  • Marketing Communications
  • Non-Profits
  • Public Relations
  • Scouting
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Development
  • Volunteer Management
  • Training
  • Board Development
  • Accounting
  • Coaching
  • Fundraising
  • Planned Giving
  • Community Service
  • Volunteer Training
  • Non-Profit Leadership
  • Event Planning
  • Stewardship
  • Committees
  • Volunteer Recruiting
  • Public Speaking
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Administration

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