Budd Allen

Experienced nonprofit and community relations professional with more than 20 years of leadership experience in fundraising, volunteer management, program administration, business development, and community engagement. Proven success building partnerships with businesses, civic organizations, government agencies, and volunteers across rural and regional markets. Skilled in fundraising, event management, recruiting, public speaking, team leadership, and relationship building.

Known for working independently, developing strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering measurable results.

Sr District Executive - Crossroads of the West Council of Scouting America - Ogden, UT (southwest Wyoming)

(2010-08 - 2026-05)

Achieved and maintained long-term success in southwest Wyoming, particularly in volunteer management, youth-serving program development, and fundraising initiatives.

• Developed and maintained productive working relationships with dozens of volunteers, as well as community and business leaders, and civic organizations throughout southwest Wyoming over a 16-year period.
• Led recruitment and organizational efforts resulting in the establishment of new youth-serving programs throughout multiple rural communities.
• Expanded Business Friends of Scouting fundraising efforts into the district's largest local revenue source through strategic business outreach and donor relationship development.
• Fundraising success with new special events, and especially with auction donations for our annual auction. Established networks of contacts in Jackson, West Yellowstone, Moab, and St George that each contribute hotel stays, restaurant meals, and various recreational activities to packages every year for this auction.
• Was the Camp Director of Camp New Fork in the Wind River Mountains for the years 2011 through 2014. This included hiring and training 30-35 adult and teenage staff members, planning and organizing coursework to teach 2 dozen different merit badges, carrying out activities including an active waterfront with kayaks, canoes, swimming, etc., rifle and shotgun shooting ranges, and areas teaching nature subjects, handicrafts, survival skills, and other subjects. This position also involves overseeing

Sr District Executive - Catalina Council Boy Scouts Of America - Tucson, AZ

(2005-03 - 2006-02)

Was the senior member of a two-person team working with the Spanish Trails District (east side of Tucson metropolitan area) in the Catalina Council.

• Supervised operation of that two-person team
• Learned to recruit youth in economically and ethnically diverse communities
• Successfully repaired relationships between volunteers and the council office

District Executive - Trapper Trails Council Boy Scouts Of America - Ogden, UT

(2001-09 - 2005-03)

• Learned the relationship between strong Packs and Troops, and district Scouting programs to the success of District and Council success criteria, ie membership, money, and manpower
• Developed my approach to working with volunteers at the district and the unit levels
• Was the Camp Director of Camp Kiesel (Cub Scout Day Camp property) for three years, taking it to what were then record levels of attendance and profitability.

Outside (business-to-business) Sales Representative - Various Employers

(1992-01 - 2010-08)

Sold janitorial supplies and services, and insurance products to various commercial and institutional clients. Employment periods: 01/1992 to 09/2001, and 03/2006 to 08/2010.

• Sold janitorial supplies from 1992-99, and 2006-2008, to janitorial contractors, commercial property owners and property managers, retail businesses, private schools, and school districts
• Also sold janitorial services, business insurance, and personal insurance lines (life, health, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Plans)

Bachelor of Science - Political Science (major), Wildlife Management (minor) - Utah State University (1992-06)