Scott Larson

About Scott Larson

A highly skilled executive officer with expertise in strategic planning, community development, general and fiscal management, program implementation, advocacy, staff development, materials management, information technology and fundraising. Demonstrated start up and business successes in both nonprofit community based organizations and private industry. An energetic, determined leader and collaborative team builder who is results and growth oriented, able to conceive and implement both the vision and details.STRENGTHFINDER Profile: Strategic; Responsibility; Belief; Connectedness; ArrangerCommunity DevelopmentGeneral Management Strategic Planning MBA Policy Development Marketing Development Fundraising Purchasing Operations Staffing/Training

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Homeaid

   Oct 2019 — Present

   HomeAid’s Vision is to be a vital force in creating safe and dignified housing and programmatic facilities for those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. HomeAid’s Mission is to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement and education. HomeAid has three Core Values: Inclusiveness: Valuing that every individual has worth and human dignity through a willingness to help our neighbors in times of need and to understand the unique stories behind each individual we serve.Collaboration: Embracing working together as a community to achieve what is not possible alone.Integrity: Ensuring that everything we do is accomplished with a sense of responsibility, honesty, respect, confidence, and a commitment to stay consistently aligned with our mission.HomeAid’s construction, community engagement and education programs are in partnership with hundreds of nonprofit organizations.Through 19 affiliates nationwide and with the generosity of builders, their trade partners, consultants, financial institutions and the public, HomeAid builds and preserves housing, including emergency, interim, transitional, permanent supportive and affordable housing, in addition to other programmatic facilities and resource centers that provide support services to those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. HomeAid developments include support services that help residents move toward self-sufficiency, such as education and job-skills training, financial counseling, physical and emotional support and much more

Education

• Biola University

  B.S., Christian Education

  1982 — 1985

• University of Phoenix

  M.B.A., Business Administration and Management, General

  1996 — 1997

• UC Irvine

  Fund Raising Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  1988 — 1990

Skills

• Fundraising
• Board Development
• Research
• Association Management
• Community Outreach
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Event Planning
• Volunteer Management
• Social Media
• Non-Profit Administration
• Newsletters
• Renovation
• Public Relations
• Media Relations