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Thomas McKinney

CEO

Interfaith Community Services


Tom McKinney is CEO of Interfaith Community Services (ICS) and has served in the position for 4 1/2 years. He moved to Tucson eight years ago from Minneapolis, Minnesota to work with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra as Vice President of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and as the CEO for two years. Tom has more than 40 years of experience in nonprofit organizations. He has initiated numerous strategic business plans and overseen implementation, established community partnerships, and fostered program development for several organizations including ten years as President and CEO for Make-A-Wish Minnesota where he and his team led the foundation nationally in growth of funds raised and wishes granted. Previously he served as Executive Director of the Northwest Branch of the Metropolitan Minneapolis YMCA and was instrumental in securing grants in excess of $1 million for programs providing life-changing opportunities for at-risk youth. Prior to his role with the YMCA, he managed seven regional offices that included recruitment, counseling, fundraising, and special events as Vice President of The American Field Service organization (AFS).

Tom has a passion for serving the community and people in need by collaborating with others to provide the best services possible.