Thomas Demko Email & Phone Number

A mission driven professional with 20+ years' experience in leading at an executive level. Demonstrated success is affecting organization change, driving growth, increasing revenues and managing budgets. Accomplished in developing strong work teams, building relationships, marketing, strategic planning and fundraising. Highly effective in improving the lives of youth. I led one of the premiere Boys & Girls Club organizations in New Jersey - The Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne, for 22 years. I developed and managed a budget of $2.5 million with no deficits for 22 years. I led a $1.5 million capital campaign to build a preschool and teen center. Club program revenues increased from $15,000 to $1.5 million annually. Annual fundraising income increased from $50,000 to $650,000. I enjoy coaching and mentoring employees and was responsible for a staff of 16 full-time and 75 part-time professionals.I have been engaged with Boys & Girls Clubs of America on a local, regional and national level and attended the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield, NJ as a child. I consider myself a difference maker with a track record of proven accomplishments. I enjoy leading non-profit organizations to realize the full potential of their mission. I have worked collaboratively with hundreds of volunteers throughout my career in developing comprehensive strategic plans, risk management plans, marketing strategies and fund development initiatives. Serving as a volunteer in the Saddle Brook, NJ recreation department for 20 years provided me the opportunity to impact the lives of young people engaged in recreation and sports programming. Providing leadership to programs and services vital to older adults has been a richly rewarding experience for me. Our senior population offers their time, treasure of talent and life experiences, essential to our communities.

Listed skills include Organizational Leadership, Non Profit Leadership, Strategic Planning, Operating Budgets, and 10 others.

• Chief Executive Officer

  Boys & Girls Club Of Hawthorne

  1991 - 2013 - Hawthorne, New Jersey

  Provided leadership in fulfilling the mission of a vital youth organization which nearly ceased operations to become one of New Jersey's premiere Boys & Girls Clubs, positively impacting the lives of thousands of members during their formative years. Worked collaboratively with a governing board of 15 and volunteer base of 200 individuals to realize the full potential of the organization's mission and goals. Developed and managed a $2.5 million budget with no operating deficits for 22 years. Increased program revenues from $15,000 - $1.5 million annually. Led capital campaigns securing $1.5 million to build a new preschool and teen center. Led successful individual giving campaigns and special events.Responsible for 16 full-time and 75 part-time professionals.