Scott Ellis
Executive Director at Great Lakes Bay Pride
- Role
- Executive Director at Great Lakes Bay Pride
- Location
- Bay City, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott Ellis
Scott Ellis is a purpose-driven professional with twelve years of leadership and…
Experience
Executive Director
Oct 2019 — Present · MI, US
Responsible for the administration and operations of a four-county regional organization• Collaborates with board, staff, and stakeholders to develop and implement short and long-term strategic plans and goals• Ensures organizational commitment to mission and vision by achieving strategic objectives• Serves as the primary spokesperson and directs external affairs for the organization• Coordinates with regional public and private sector entities to ensure emerging community issues and needs are addressed in rapidly changing environments• Builds coalition to advocate for marginalized and underrepresented communities• Directs fund development initiatives and serves as primary donor liaison• Produces events and develops programs by securing sponsorships, coordinating logistics, supervising staff, contractors, and volunteers, and delegating tasks to achieve optimal results• Successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and led a volunteer team to reimagine major events and adapt workflows to a hybrid environment• Coordinates a statewide coalition of LGBTQ+ community centers to develop collaboration opportunities, pursue funding resources, and offer peer support and guidance• Advocates for state and local government to enact policy changes that protect LGBTQ+ community members from discrimination, harassment, and violence
Education
Saginaw Valley State University
BA
2009 — 2014
Atlanta Community Schools
High School Diploma
1998 — 2009
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