Tom Helmer
3117 W. Bellomy Ln, Boise,ID
Summary
Nonprofit executive with over 20 years of experience in organizational leadership, governance, fundraising, fiscal management, and community-based programming. Proven track record supporting mission-driven organizations through strategic planning, board partnership, grant compliance, and financial oversight. Experienced in conservation, workforce development, and community-facing nonprofits, with a strong emphasis on public engagement, collaborative leadership, and organizational sustainability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director (Part-Time)
Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association (CIMBA)
07.2025 - Current
- Serve as the first Executive Director, providing overall leadership for a 400-member regional nonprofit organization.
- Oversee strategic planning, fundraising, grant writing, budgeting, and board governance.
- Lead partnerships with public agencies and community organizations, expand membership and donor engagement, and strengthen organizational systems and policies.
Conservation Corps Director / Finance Specialist
American YouthWorks
05.2022 - Current
- Provide oversight, risk management, and strategic planning for multi-state conservation programs while leading financial management, invoicing, budget tracking, and grant compliance.
- Supervise staff and AmeriCorps members, support executive leadership through fiscal analysis and reporting, and manage federal, state, and foundation grants.
- Increased program revenue from $4.5 to $8.5 million in 3 years
- Part-Time as of July 2025
Non-Motorized Trails Program Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Served as State Coordinator of the Idaho Centennial Trail and led statewide coordination with land management agencies and nonprofit partners.
- Implemented contracts, MOAs, and agreements and managed program budgets and operations.
State Director
Idaho Conservation Corps (Northwest Youth Corps)
11.2015 - 04.2019
- Grew program revenue from $380K to a projected $2 million.
- Led staff training, executed contracts with land management agencies, and supervised program coordinators, field staff, and seasonal employees.
Program Director
Northwest Youth Corps
01.2010 - 11.2015
- Designed and managed AmeriCorps and conservation programs, transitioned grant-funded program to fee-for-service models
- Developed and managed $1.2 million annual budget
- Supervised 220 staff and participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources
Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths, NY12.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Ecology and Environmental Technology
Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths, NY05.1998
Skills
- Nonprofit Management
- Governance and Board Relations
- Fundraising and Development
- Fiscal Management
- Grant Writing and Reporting
- Program Development
- Public Engagement
Board And Community Involvement
- Green Team Leader, Treefort Music Festival, 2022-01-01, Present
- President / Treasurer, Sunset Neighborhood Association, 2018-01-01, 2024-01-01
- Budget Committee & Board of Directors, Springfield Utility Board, 2013-01-01, 2016-01-01
Timeline
Executive Director (Part-Time)
Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association (CIMBA)
07.2025 - Current
Conservation Corps Director / Finance Specialist
American YouthWorks
05.2022 - Current
Non-Motorized Trails Program Manager
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
04.2019 - 05.2022
State Director
Idaho Conservation Corps (Northwest Youth Corps)
11.2015 - 04.2019
Program Director
Northwest Youth Corps
01.2010 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources
Paul Smith's College
Associate of Applied Science - Ecology and Environmental Technology
Paul Smith's College