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Amy Durham

Amy Durham

Orange,CA

Summary


Dynamic executive with a track record of driving growth and operational excellence at NAMI Orange County. Increased revenue from $800K to $13.4M and expanded staff from 12 to 168. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, change management, and building high-impact partnerships. Adept at fundraising, board leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure long-term success. A decisive leader committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Nami Orange County
Fountain Valley, California
02.2013 - Current
  • Led senior leadership, aligning goals with company vision.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff to maximize productivity.
  • Drove market expansion, increasing revenue from $800K to $13.4M.
  • Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and investment strategies.
  • Built strategic partnerships and strengthened key relationships.
  • Managed budgets and implemented growth strategies.
  • Fostered a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.
  • Developed strategic plans to drive growth and profitability.
  • Streamlined operations through policies and procedures.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners.
  • Chaired board meetings, ensuring effective governance.
  • Managed key relationships with shareholders and stakeholders.
  • Created innovative solutions to complex organizational challenges.

Director of Development

Alpert JCC
Long Beach, CA
06.2007 - 10.2011
  • Developed processes for tracking donor engagement levels over time.
  • Organized donor information in a database system for easy access.
  • Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
  • Coordinated large-scale events to engage with donors and provide presentations regarding fundraising initiatives.
  • Established and enforced fundraising goals, strategies and disbursements.
  • Directed work of fundraising team to successfully achieve fundraising targets on or ahead of schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-1993

Skills

  • Executive Leadership & Strategic Vision
  • Business & Financial Management
  • Operational & Organizational Leadership
  • Policy Development & Optimization
  • Revenue Growth & Fundraising Strategy
  • Board Governance & Stakeholder Relations

Accomplishments

  • CIT Community Training Award 2024
  • Coach of the Year - Change Management Consulting
  • Current treasurer of CIT International

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Nami Orange County
02.2013 - Current

Director of Development

Alpert JCC
06.2007 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

California State University, Fullerton
Amy Durham