Scott Read

About Scott Read

I am a co-founder and principal in Accelerant, a consulting firm that specializes in helping not-for-profit organizations to excel in executing their respective missions, strategic plans, goals and fundraisers. We create and drive strategic planning, world class events, exceptional fundraisers and previously unforeseen products and services that generate revenue for our clients. We help not-for-profit organizations to reach their fullest potential, expand their service base and reach more people. The partners in Accelerant, Mark E. Krohn and Scott T. Read, have over 40 combined years of experience in working with not-for-profits, and have assisted numerous such organizations. Combined with our extensive for-profit experience, we provide a unique ability to instill for-profit strategies and measures into not-for-profit environments.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Cascade Locks Park Association

   Oct 2021 — Present · Akron, OH, US

Education

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law

  J.D., Law

  1993 — 1996

• The University of Akron

  B.A., History

  1989 — 1993

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, History

Skills

• Program Management
• Team Building
• Business Development
• Not-for-Profit Organizations
• Management
• Business Planning
• Business Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Fundraising
• Strategic Planning
• Governance
• Budgets
• Events
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Operations Management
• Succession Planning
• Nonprofits
• Accounting
• Public Speaking