Wayne Elsey
Social Entrepreneur in Orlando, Florida
Wayne Elsey has changed lives around the world. He is the founder & CEO of Elsey Enterprises, formerly Wayne Elsey Enterprises, http://wayneelsey.com which offers consulting, fundraising and business services for nonprofits, social enterprises and for-profits looking to make the biggest social impact possible through several independent brands: str@tegic, Not Your Father’s Charity, Funds2Orgs, Sneakers4Funds, Shoes With Heart and SocialGoodU.
He is also the founder & former CEO of Soles4Souls, a nonprofit that helped put over 20 million pairs of shoes on the feet of those in need in response to some of the world’s largest natural disasters. He grew this organization from zero to over $74 million in fewer than 5 years.
A nationally recognized authority in nonprofit and social enterprise leadership and topics related to motivation, business and personal success, Wayne’s life work is dedicated to business projects that have a humanitarian impact. He also seeks to educate and inform the public on the latest trends in social good through public speaking, consulting and as an author. His network appearances include: NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, Today Show, & Fox News.
As a thought leader, all of Wayne’s books dissect various business principles and teach readers that much of what is learned across multiple disciplines can be applied strategically and thoughtfully to the social sector. In his first best seller, Almost Isn’t Good Enough, Wayne shows readers how to be successful in the social sector and not suffer financial hardship. His philanthropic ethos is to go from surviving to thriving.
With his subsequent Not Your Father’s Charity book series, Wayne touches on the most important topics and issues based on his years of experience and success. Wayne also published a motivational book, Get Off the Couch: Grip & Rip and Break the Barriers Holding You Back in Life, which is a resource of practical and no-nonsense advice for those who want to overcome obstacles that seem to be in the way of reaching their full potential.