Begin the path

Let's get to the root of your cause, so you can root for your cause.

Mark A. Tucker, MNM

Starting his career as an intern at a hospital foundation, to Sr. Vice President of an international trade association, to Executive Director of a local United Way. Mark has worked with dozens of nonprofit boards, including 501c3, 501c4, and 501c6 organizational structures.

While completing his Masters in Nonprofit Management, Mark Tucker became involved with United Way and has spent more than a decade serving the network as a staff member in Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon, as well as President of the United Ways of the Pacific Northwest. Prior to United Way, Mark was involved in the events industry, including a decade helping lead an award-winning community celebration.

Proven Leadership

Three Decades of Nonprofit Success

Early Start
Event Production
United Way Leadership

Produced the International Festivals & Events Association Hall of Fame Awards and helped grow IFEA as Senior Vice President of Communications.

Produced televised parade and invitational art show. Developed and oversaw award winning marketing campaign as Assistant Director of the Greeley Independence Stampede.

Leadership team for Local United Ways in three states as well as Board Chair of regional organization. Received Nonprofit of the Year as Executive Director.

Mark was trained on board governance and featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy for fundraising event success early in his career.

Association Mgmt.
Pacific Northwest Roots
Grounded in the landscape

When I am not helping nonprofits and mission-driven leaders evaluate and define a clear path forward, you will find me motorcycling backroads or hiking through quiet forests of the Pacific Northwest. This landscape teaches resilience, endurance, and the value of deep roots.

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