Amy Grandpre, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Since 1944, Youth For Christ has committed to reaching young people aged 11-19 years old in pivotal moments, and to introduce them to the hope of Christ. YFC aims to empower community leaders to build meaningful relationships with young people everywhere, to walk with young people through their story, and to be the friend and mentor that we’ve longed for ourselves.•Responsible for allocating necessary resources to assist chapter in their progress towards continual improvement, health, and growth.•Work in conjunction with chapter Executive Director to implement national processes, standards, and best practices.•Manage each chapter's annual self-assessment process, including developing and implementing an action plan.

Non-profit executive utilizing my knowledge and experience to help non-profits become more effective, efficient, and strategic in order to provide better services to their audience.

Pasadena, California, United States

Since 2018, Ideos Institute has been working at the intersection of faith, empathy, and civic engagement. As a global leader in Empathic Intelligence, Ideos Institute focuses on research and ideas that equip Christian leaders, scholars, and culture shapers to love their neighbor, renew culture, and engage well in the challenging issues of the day. We dedicate our work and research to understanding the spiritual roots and neuroscience of empathy, and the role it plays in relationships, culture, and society.Vice President and Director of External Affairs assists the President and Chief Executive Officer (P/CEO) in providing leadership and oversight for the organization’s day-to-day functions and staff. Part advisor, part gatekeeper, part problem solver, and part all-round strategic partner to develop strategy to meet organization goals and advance Ideos’ mission. Handles complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands. Experienced and efficient leader with excellent people skills, business acumen and an exemplary work ethic. • External-facing responsibilities to represent the P/CEO with funders, board members, partners, public officials and other stakeholders. • Manage programs, event planning, and external communications.• Ensure maximum efficiency, harmony and good workflow of the Ideos corporate office.• Collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others, the ability to build strong and sustainable relationships and the capability to interact within all levels of the organization. • Seek out, develop, and nurture strategic partnerships.

Provide the leadership and management necessary to ensure that Life Without Limbs has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, as well as, the staff and systems in place to effectively grow the organization, ensure financial strength and maintain operating efficiency.• Work with the CEO to develop the strategic plan to advance LWL's mission, objectives, revenues, effectiveness, growth and maturity as an organization• Direct company operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service and cost-effective management of resources• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to excellence• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external• Provide accurate management of Human Resources Department• Ensure growth, sustainability and promotion of LWL brand and mission• Work with CEO, Treasurer and Controller in regards to financial planning, budgeting, cash flow to ensure sustainability of LWL

Provide day-to-day leadership and management of Life Without Limbs, focusing on the mission and core values of the organization. Built on prayer and the excellence of Christ.• Direct company operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources• Contribute to the development of LWL's strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization• Promote a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality• Maintain continuous lines of communication to provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of LWL• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external• Annual budgeting, preparing reports for leadership and assisting with annual audit and compliance

• Work collaboratively with Accounting Manager & Donor Records Manager to provide accurate financial support and reporting• Management of business operations in conjunction with COO• Human resources management

• Design, implement and track process improvements to optimize work flow• Lead cross functional teams for Church and facility related projects and events• Strategic planning and forecasting future business needs• Office manager responsibility of a 40,000 square foot facility• Primary interface with over 10 vendors for service and maintenance• Database management of Church Community Builder (CCB)• Training and development of staff and volunteers

Program Management• Directed marketing for club by setting objectives and tracking performance of all programs directed at driving increased membership including: new members, renewals, cancels and marketing sources• Risk management of facility including establishing an Emergency Action Plan and initiating a policy change to require all employees to be CPR/AED certified• Streamlined processes to improve efficiency and increase member satisfaction ratingFinancial • Directly responsible for managing ongoing operating expenses and accounts receivable totaling $1,000,000• Monthly sales reporting and market analysis• Reduced operating expenses by 15% through an energy “boot camp” usage programHuman Resources• Responsible for hiring, training, development, policies, and ongoing management of employees• Manage database software system• Establish and implement policies and procedures for multiple departments

Master Of Public Affairs - Mpa, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society

Certificate In Nonprofit Executive Leadership

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Organizational Leadership

Cum Laude Departmental Distinction in Organizational Leadership Falk Family Endowed Scholarship recipient Selected as "Outstanding.

Associate In Arts Degree, Social & Behavioral Sciences