Elle Krumm

Strategic and results-driven nonprofit executive with a proven track record of leading organizational growth, increasing engagement, securing public and private funding, and building high-performing teams. Recognized for developing innovative programs, strengthening community relationships, and delivering measurable impact through collaborative leadership.

WELLE Consultant at Full Life Circle Foundation (2024-08 – Present)

• Provide executive leadership for organizational operations, strategic planning, and community engagement initiatives.
• Direct financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Lead fundraising strategies by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
• Manage and mentor staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure efficient operations and successful program delivery.
• Develop and implement programs aligned with the organization's mission and impact goals.
• Build strategic partnerships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to expand services and community development initiatives.
• Manage budget, investment strategies, and cost-control practices,

Director of Operations and Membership at Grand Traverse County (2021-01 – 2024-08)

• Led the operational transformation of seven senior center locations serving more than 15,000 members.
• Managed budget, inventory and investment strategies, and cost-control practices,
• Developed membership recruitment and retention strategies that increased membership by 70%.
• Designed innovative health, wellness, and safety programs in collaboration with community partners.
• Managed relationships with federal, state, and local government officials to identify and secure public funding opportunities.
• Delivered presentations to elected officials, community organizations, and the Board of Commissioners regarding strategic initiatives and funding priorities.
• Directed marketing, communications, strategic planning, and evaluation of county senior services, public millage initiatives, and capital improvement projects.
• Planned and executed large-scale health fairs, educational events, and community trade shows.
• Conducted grant research, prepared successful grant proposals, managed budgets, and produced financial reports.

Director of Development and Corporate Partnerships at United Way of Northwest Michigan (2006-06 – 2021-01)

• Directed fundraising, corporate partnership, and development strategies that increased overall funding by 42% within two years.
• Cultivated long-term relationships with businesses, major donors, employee giving campaigns, affinity groups, and community stakeholders.
• Developed and launched innovative web-based health and wellness programs serving community partners and participants.
• Managed multiple revenue streams, including annual campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and state and federal grants.
• Recruited, trained, and mentored business leaders, board members, campaign volunteers, and staff to maximize fundraising success.
• Planned and managed conferences, educational programs, trade shows, and community outreach events.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to develop strategic growth initiatives and ensure long-term organizational sustainability.
• Regained lapsed accounts and improved donor retention.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with corporate partners and committees.
• Develops and executes a grant development strategy that supports United Way’s role as a convener and multiplier of impact.

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

Associate of Science in Business Administration