Jim Caufield
Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame Member
Club Professional • Senior VP at BGCA
A Lifetime of Service
Jim Caufield has devoted his entire life – since the tender age of 6 – to Boys & Girls Clubs. At his Oakland, Calif. Club, Caufield was the quintessential Club kid who spent all of his waking hours there when he wasn't in school.
What started as a safe place for a young boy to spend his afternoons became a lifelong calling. Caufield quickly became a junior staffer and eventually served as a Club director, dedicating himself to providing the same opportunities and support to other youth that he had received.
Today, as Senior Vice President at Boys & Girls Clubs of America's national headquarters, Jim continues to shape the organization's future and ensure that millions of young people across the country have access to life-changing programs and mentorship.
"I had some great mentors in my life. They gave a poor kid a chance."
- Jim Caufield
Journey from Club Kid to Leader
Started at Age 6
Joined Oakland Boys & Girls Club as a young child
Junior Staff Member
Began serving other youth as a teen
Club Director
Led local Club operations
Senior VP at BGCA
25+ years at national headquarters
A Life's Work
Years with BGCO
Lives Impacted
Paying It Forward
Jim Caufield's journey from a 6-year-old Club member to national leadership exemplifies the transformative power of Boys & Girls Clubs. His dedication to giving back the opportunities he received has created a legacy that continues to change lives across America. Jim's story shows that when you invest in a child, you can change not just one life, but countless others.