Chris Volker

Grant Writer

Greater Philadelphia

About

I have been working in the non-profit field for a number of years which includes publishing, public relations, media relations, program development, grant writing and teaching. I have always had a true passion for helping at-risk youth. I am currently utilizing much of that experience as the Director of The Boys & Girls Club of Vineland. It is a great pleasure for me as a professional person to be involved with the Boys & Girls Club movement and help young people reach their full potential. It is challenging but it gives me hope that a community can change by working together to acheive goals through positive activities, programs and services. Specialties: Media/public relations, grant writing, photography, newsletter design and production, program development, and leadership skills.

Experience

  • Resource Development Manager at Volker Designs
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • CEO, at Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County
    Sep 2004 - May 2026 · 21 yrs 9 mos

    Youth development organization

  • Boys & Girls Club of Vineland (1 mo)
    • CPO
      Sep 2004 - Sep 2004 · 1 mo

    • Chief Professional Officer
      Sep 2004 - Sep 2004 · 1 mo

      Supervise all program activities for youth organization, a full-time educational and recreational after-school organization in Vineland, New Jersey - Oversee personnel and volunteers and interface closely with board of directors - Coordinate grantwriting, fundraisers, media relations, marketing, and publicity - Work closely with community & elected officials on projects and collaborations

  • Director/Program Coordinator at BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS, INC
    Dec 2001 - Sep 2004 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Directed after-school programs for inner-city youth (K-8) - Monitored program, supervised aides, developed monthly newsletter - Created and implemented learning curriculum for over 20-25 children

  • Teacher at Migrant Head Start
    Apr 2003 - Nov 2003 · 8 mos

    - Taught migrant workers' children (pre-school) - Prepared students for kindergarten with emphasis on English as a Second Language