Joseph Budzynski

Characterized as a servant leader, Joseph A. Budzynski is a senior executive with extensive experience in transforming the nonprofit social service industry at a national level. He has an exceptional record of identifying, developing, advising and leading strategies that drives positive business results. Joe has a record of cultivating trust of the Board of Directors, senior management team, employees, and external business partners/stakeholders.

In his current position, Joe has helpeD drive the strategy and financial solutions of Volunteers of America which is a national nonprofit religious organization with over $1.9 billion in annual gross revenues and providing services to over 2.5 million people annually. He is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the National Headquarters that supports the financial success of 30 local Volunteers of America offices that includes providing consulting, technical support, and financial strategies and solutions. Joe also oversees the financial structure of a multi-state elderly care operations that includes a variety of healthcare services. In addition, Joe provides financial oversight for one of the largest nonprofit affordable housing developer, owner, and housing management organizations in the county.

Joe received a B.S. in Accounting at Virginia Tech, licensed as Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is credentialed as a Chartered Global Management Accountant. In 2019, he was recognized as the Nonprofit CFO of the year. He graduated from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center’s Risk Leadership Certification Program and is considered an expert/trusted advisor in the areas of risk management and mitigation. In January 2026, Joe became the Board Chair of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC).

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