Michael Johnson is the President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. He has led the agency on an amazing journey of change, transforming the organization from a local children’s charity to a change agent for children and families, while driving high standards of excellence in financial transparency, community engagement, and governance. These efforts tie into the goal of making a significant, measurable impact in the lives of children and their families.
Recently, Michael was successful in lobbying the State of Wisconsin to erect a statue of Vel Phillips, who will become the first Black woman in the United States to have a singular statue at a state Capitol. He raised more than $15 million dollars last year for a new regional workforce center, while raising $7 million in operating dollars to support thousands of school age and college students during the pandemic. Michael also raised funds to support small businesses, while gifting cars to families in need, helping families with mortgage down payments, and providing mentoring and support to grassroot local businesses and nonprofits.
Michael recently received Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Heart & Soul Award, the highest honor among club executives. He was named “Man of the Year” by Madison 365 and was named “2022 Executive of the Year” by In Business Magazine. Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Education from Chicago State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. He also holds certifications in fundraising management, human resource management, nonprofit strategic management, and advanced leadership.