Richard McCartney

Experience

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  Iroquois Trail Council

  Mar 1993 - Aug 1996

  District Executive

  Served in 2 Districts and increased membership 1993 (+7%), 1994 (+1%) and 1995(+4%). Increased total income 1993 (+4%), 1994 (+22%), 1995 (+2%). Chief Scout Executive’s Winners Circle 1993 & 1995. Balanced growth and Quality District Achiever 1993, 1994, and 1995.

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  Otetiana Council

  Aug 1996 - Feb 2002

  Complete responsibility for all traditional programs as well as staff responsibility for Scout Reach committee, Hispanic Emphasis Committee, and District Friends of Scouting. Managed a field staff of 12 unit serving executives and para-professionals. Achieved Chief Scout Executives Winners Circle in 2000 and 2001. Revitalized summer camp programs and managed record increase in 2000. Managed 3 Urban Districts to balanced growth and quality status. Increased family campaign from $55,183 in 1998 to $73,000 in 2000. Increased total FOS in service area from $95,292 to $119,072. Served as Staff adviser for process section of the New York State Governors Award for Excellence application that the council won in 2000. Taught District Committee course at Philmont Training Center, June 1998. .Balanced growth achiever, Chief Scout Executive’s Winners Circle Awards, and National Quality District recognition in 1996 and 1997. Increased total FOS in district 42.7% from $26,000 to $37,127. Directed nationally renowned Cub Scout Adventure Camp and achieved record increases in attendance and dollars.

  • Assistant Director of Field Service

    Jan 2000 - Feb 2002

  • Urban Scouting Director

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  • Senior District Executive

    Aug 1996 - Jan 1998
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  Denver Area Council

  Mar 2002 - Jun 2005

  Director of Support Services

  Responsible for managing $3 million of $6.5 million operating budget. Increased net camping income 25% in three years. Increased the Capital fund 52% ($6,065,368 to $9,266,544). Assisted with Launching an 18.5 Million Capital campaign. Managed Director of Camping, Activities / Marketing Director, Office Manager, 22 Support Staff, 3 Rangers & 130 Seasonal Staff. National Presidents Award for Marketing Excellence recipient in 2004

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  Moraine Trails Council

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2009

  Scout Executive

  Balanced Budgets in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Increased total support and revenue by 10.5% (+$87,439) between 2005 and 2008. Increased total membership 17.9% (+861 youth) between 2005 and 2008. Secured $1.5 Million Endowment gift. Revitalized Executive Board by recruiting top community leadership. National President’s Award for Marketing Excellence recipient in 2007.

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  Greater Yosemite Council

  Jul 2009 - Feb 2017

  Scout Executive

  In a very diverse council: 45% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 5% African American, and 35% Caucasian achieved multiple years of membership growth, Traditional and Exploring. (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016). In a terrible economic downturn and shrinking economy, managed 7 consecutive years of balanced budgets and reduced inherited long-term debt 26% from (1,115,000) to (825,386) by growing income and strong fiscal management. Highlights include: net Product Sale + 89% ($111,465 to $210,885); Foundation Income +132% ($71,470 to $166,139); net Camping Income +19% ($261,800 to $312,113); net Special Event Income +49% ($72,237 to 107,609). National President’s Award for Marketing Excellence recipient in 2011. Show less

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  Boy Scouts of America

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

  Area Director

  Area 6 supports 113,720 young men and young women in 10 Boy Scout Councils covering the Southwestern United states, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, and Asia. In 2017, we Implemented an Area Operating Plan to better coordinate and focus volunteer efforts in support of local councils with great results. 60% of our council grew in total membership. 80% achieved balanced operating budgets, and 70% achieved increases in total net assets. Coordinated multiple joint council planning conferences and training opportunities including an Area wide Fundraising symposium in July 2018 attended by 70 Professionals and Volunteers. Show less

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  Northern Lights Council, BSA

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2024

  Scout Executive
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  Chief Seattle Council, Boy Scouts of America

  Mar 2024 - now

  Chief Development Officer (CDO)