Amanda Gourgue, Cmp, Leed Ap Email & Phone Number

United States

Renewable Realty works to transform the lives of families and communities by providing access to affordable homes on the NH Seacoast. We do this by providing opportunities for safe, affordable housing as well as working with our clients via a comprehensive case management approach to promote self-sufficiency and independence. Services include life management, workforce training, financial literacy, and family and individual programs.

Sustainable Strategies is the parent company and umbrella for Meeting Revolution, an event and marketing company, and Renewable Realty, a real estate investment company. Our mission is to provide support to others working in the area of sustainability and nonprofits to provide training, expertise, and support in achieving their goals.

Amanda founded Meeting Revolution in 2008 to help businesses across the country increase their bottom line through innovative event management while decreasing environmental waste. Our areas of expertise include:Business and Strategic Plan Development, Growth Path Definition, Organizational Alignment and Design, Corporate Governance (including defining board roles and responsibilities; compensation; strategy development; leadership counseling; and more), Project Management, Sustainability Program Development, Implementation Stakeholder Outreach, Funding Model Diagnosis and Development, Strategic Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Fundraising Strategy and Engagement. 🍃 We’ve worked with clients including the NH Sierra Club, NH Travel Council, Old Berwick Historical Society and Farm & Forest Expo🍃 Experienced speaker, trainer, and keynote presenter for the sustainability and events management industry🍃 Accreditations including the ASTM/APEX Green Meeting Event Standards, ISO 20121 Green Event Management Standard, and the USGBC Green Venue Guide

Concord, Nh

Laconia, Nh

• Recruited volunteers for the Master Gardener program throughout New Hampshire.• Established and managed a system for orienting, training, evaluating and recognizing over 400 Master Gardener volunteers.• Coordinated meetings, programs, fundraising and other activities with Master Gardeners within New Hampshire.

Dover, Nh

• Coordinated, facilitated, promoted and advanced the revitalization of a vibrant, economically viable downtown district through the use of the Main Street 4-Point Approach – Design, Economic Enhancement, Organization and Promotion.• Collaborated with various civic and professional constituents in the community, most particularly with downtown business owners.• Implemented historic preservation initiatives and encouraging cooperative efforts between individuals and groups to accomplished project goals.

Concord, Nh

Portsmouth, Nh

• Increased annual appeal donations by 20% from 2013 to 2014. • Boosted online donations for Crowdrise Holiday Campaign over three times from 2013 to 2014.• Assisted in creating a development and a strategic plan comprised of short, medium and long-term goals.

• Generated $73,140 in 2013, which $41,945 was new money to the organization in corporate and individual sponsors. Also in 2013, wrote four grant proposals that resulted in $230,500 in grants (one grant is for $60,000 every year for the three years).• Produced and managed the Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival, which has 350,000 - 500,000 participants and includes sculptors, food trucks and non-stop entertainment for three days.• Developed a three-year strategic plan that included short, medium and long-term goals and assisted in carrying out these goals.

Masters In Environmental Law And Policy

Masters In Business Adminstration

Certificate, Event & Meeting Management

Bs, Hotel/Restaurant Management