Scott McKinney
Adjunct Faculty | Higher Education and Nonprofit Leader | AVP @ Kent State | COO @ KSU Foundation | Executive Director @ KSU Alumni Association
- Role
- Adjunct Faculty at Kent State University
- Location
- Kent, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott McKinney
Scott McKinney is an educator and leader in the higher education and nonprofit space. He particularly enjoys his time in the classroom, teaching and mentoring students. This work is informed by his experience in alumni relations, donor engagement, fundraising strategy, and volunteer management. He currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Donor and Volunteer Engagement at Kent State University and is also Executive Director of the Kent State University Alumni Association and Chief Operating Officer of the Kent State University Foundation.Scott partners with boards, senior leadership, and volunteers to advance institutional priorities through strategic planning, governance, and constituent engagement. His background includes senior leadership roles with the American Red Cross, focused on disaster response, crisis management, and organizational operations in high-accountability environments.He has served on several community boards, including as the founding President of the Portage Park District Foundation and a former Portage Park District Commissioner. Scott holds a Bachelor’s degree in Leisure Services Management, a Master of Public Administration, and a Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership.Core areas: University Teaching, Higher Education Advancement, Fundraising, Alumni Relations, Board Relations, Executive Leadership, Nonprofit Management.
Experience
Adjunct Faculty
Jan 2016 — Present · Kent, OH, US
Education
Kent State University
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
2009 — 2013
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science, Leisure Services Management
1993 — 1997
Kent State University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Interprofessional Leadership
2022 — 2025
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Community Outreach
- Lobbying
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Emergency Management
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Program Management
- Non-Profits
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Philanthropy
- Stewardship
- Event Management
- Staff Development
- Management
- Customer Relations
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Public Speaking
- Government Relations
- International Relations
- Fundraising
- Disaster Response
- Donor Relations
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
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