Experienced development leaders bring expertise in athletics fundraising, major gifts, donor engagement, and philanthropy to Youth on Course
Monterey, Calif. – Youth on Course – the nonprofit organization providing youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf – is proud to welcome Johanna Clark as Senior Director of Development and Drake Sacenti as Director of Development.
The appointments come during a period of transformative growth for Youth on Course as the organization continues to expand access to golf and create pathways to education, mentorship, and leadership for young people across the country.
“We are thrilled to welcome both Drake and Johanna to the Youth on Course development team,” said Ashley Offermann, Chief Development Officer of Youth on Course. “Their combined experience in philanthropic leadership, donor engagement, and sports fundraising will be instrumental as we build the resources needed to expand our reach and ensure financial barriers never prevent young people from accessing the game of golf and the life-changing opportunities connected to it.”
Johanna Clark joins Youth on Course as Senior Director of Development, bringing more than a decade of experience in athletics fundraising, major gifts, donor engagement, and market development. She previously held development roles with the V Foundation for Cancer Research, Washington State University Athletics, and San Diego State University Athletics, where she focused on building meaningful relationships, growing philanthropic support, and connecting donors to missions that create lasting impact.
As a former student-athlete, Clark understands the power of sport to offer access, build confidence, foster lifelong relationships, and create opportunities for young people. In her new role, she will focus on expanding Youth on Course’s presence in Arizona and across the greater Southwest while advancing the organization’s mission to make the game more inclusive and accessible.
“I’m excited to join the Youth on Course team and return to the world of athletics and the power of sport,” said Clark. “Youth on Course creates access, builds confidence, and opens doors for young people. I’m grateful to be part of a team doing incredible work to make golf more inclusive and accessible, and I’m excited to help grow the mission in Arizona and across the greater Southwest.”
In her new role, Clark will focus on strengthening donor relationships and advancing philanthropic support for Youth on Course. She will also help grow the organization’s presence across Arizona and the greater Southwest, connecting more supporters to the impact of affordable access to golf.
Drake Sacenti joined Youth on Course in August 2026 as Director of Development, bringing nearly a decade of fundraising and development leadership from collegiate athletics and the national governing body space.
Prior to joining Youth on Course, Sacenti served as Director of Development for USA Baseball, where he built and managed the organization’s fundraising programs from the ground up, overseeing the strategy, implementation, and execution of all giving initiatives.
Before that, he spent nearly three years at the University of Houston as Associate Athletics Director for Development, following earlier development roles at Oregon State University and the University of Nevada, Reno.
Across every stop, Sacenti has focused on building donor relationships and giving programs that translate directly into opportunity for student-athletes and young people.
“I’m really excited to join the Development team and get to know the Youth on Course community more deeply. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience and energy to the team, while learning from the incredible people already doing this work. Most of all, I’m excited about the opportunity to help build meaningful relationships and support Youth on Course’s continued growth and impact.”
Based in the Bay Area, Sacenti will focus on strengthening Youth on Course’s donor relationships and expanding philanthropic support throughout the region, helping connect more supporters to the organization’s mission and impact.
Together, Clark and Sacenti will strengthen Youth on Course’s development efforts, deepen donor engagement, and help build the philanthropic foundation needed to expand access to golf and life-changing opportunities for young people.
Since 2006, Youth on Course has provided more than 6 million rounds of golf for $5 or less to more than 400,000 members across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Beyond affordable access to golf, members can also access college scholarships, career development, leadership opportunities, and an active Alumni Network. With Clark and Sacenti joining the team, Youth on Course is poised to build on this momentum and deepen its impact nationwide.