Devon Yurko
Lewisburg,TN
Summary
Results-driven, mission-centered non-profit professional with over 11 years of experience cultivating success in a diverse range of communities. High-energy, servant leader with a keen focus on relationship building and strong experience managing a variety of aspects of Boys & Girls Clubs including culture and organizational development, grants management, conflict resolution, program quality, coaching and talent development, resource development and community outreach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Giles County Executive Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee
10.2017 - Current
- Implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success raising youth participation in the program by 462%
- Worked alongside the Club's local Advisory Board, BGCA, and BGCSCTN’s corporate board of directors to create strategic plans that steered the overall growth and advancement of the Club in Giles County.
- Successfully obtained financial resources for Club improvement projects and critical community programs.
- Cultivated productive relationships with the local school district to leverage data and improve educational outcomes for students in Giles County.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for the organization.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing necessary preventive measures.
Lake Street Unit Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo
02.2013 - 09.2017
- Managed the operation of the organizations flagship unit that saw on average 120 members daily.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.2015
Associate of Arts -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05.2013
Skills
- Developer
- Organizational Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Program Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Operational planning & management
- Data Interpretation
- Partnership Development
- Training Methods
- Fundraising
Accomplishments
- 2024- BGCA- Culture of Safety Award for the entire Nation.
- 2022- BGCA- Train the Trainer Award- for excellence in developing trainers in the Movement
- 2021- BGCA/The Professional Association- Set the Pace Award- most innovative chapter in the Nation.
- 2021 Giles County Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year.
- 2019- BGCA- Program Honor Award- Academic Success- Top Academic Success Program in the Nation.
- Secretary of the Tennessee chapter of The Professional Association.
Certification
- 2023: Advancing Philanthropy
- 2022: Weikart Youth Work Methods Trainer
- 2021: External Assessor of Program Quality
- 2021: National Training Initiative- Tier 2 Trainer
- 2019: Advance Leadership Program: High Quality Club Experience
- 2019: Club Directors Academy
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Work Type
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Giles County Executive Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee
10.2017 - Current
Lake Street Unit Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo
02.2013 - 09.2017
- 2023: Advancing Philanthropy
- 2022: Weikart Youth Work Methods Trainer
- 2021: External Assessor of Program Quality
- 2021: National Training Initiative- Tier 2 Trainer
- 2019: Advance Leadership Program: High Quality Club Experience
- 2019: Club Directors Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Western Michigan University
Associate of Arts -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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