DARLINGTON AHAIWE
Chief Finance Officer
Woodcraft Rangers
Darlington Ahaiwe, chief financial officer of Woodcraft Rangers, has over 14 years of extensive experience in nonprofit, public and private accounting. With changes in the economic landscape, increased government investment in education and expanded school partnerships, Ahaiwe adeptly manages budgeting and forecasting to accommodate rising wages and supply costs in a volatile market.
Ahaiwe combines his financial expertise with a deep commitment to youth empowerment, making a significant impact on the community. With his financial oversight, Woodcraft Rangers went from a $32 million operating budget this past year, to an expected $45 million for FY25, while maintaining an impeccable track record of program, grant, and labor compliance, alongside fiscal responsibility, guaranteeing uninterrupted and efficient programming and partnerships. Ahaiwe’s team ensures Woodcraft is in good standing with all school district partners and state and government agencies whose grants the organization manages and/or is a recipient of.