Anthony Spano

About Anthony Spano

Strategic Procurement Leadership/Contract Management/Vendor Relationship Management/…

Experience

1. Founder

   Hope Foundation Of The Mahoning Valley

   Feb 2007 — Present · Youngstown, OH, US

   Leads strategic procurement and administrative operations and community-focused initiatives for a nonprofit organization serving chronically and terminally ill children. Designs and implements impactful programs—including sports competitions and special events—that raise awareness and generate funding. Oversees all aspects of procurement, vendor management, and third-party risk, while also managing a $70K–$100K annual budget.• Program Development & Leadership: Proposes, plans, and executes mission-driven events and campaigns that engage the public and secure financial support. Recruits and manages 75–100 volunteers annually and supervises interns to ensure smooth program delivery.• Strategic Oversight: Develops and executes strategies that drive cost savings, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. Leads vendor negotiations, evaluates bids, and awards contracts aligned with organizational goals.• Executive Communication & Reporting: Prepares and delivers executive-level reports, dashboards, and updates on procurement performance, vendor metrics, and risk indicators. Coordinates internal resources to support project completion and operational excellence.• Organizational Development: Founded and built the nonprofit from the ground up—developing policies, forming a board of trustees, and establishing corporate and community partnerships. Continues to lead strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.• Community & Board Relations: Manages volunteer groups and board members, fostering strong relationships with business and civic leaders to advance the organization’s mission.ebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Education

• Youngstown State University

  B.S, B.S., Business Adminstration

• Youngstown State University

  Masters of Professional Communication (Management)

Skills

• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Marketing Communications
• Policy
• Negotiation
• Editing
• Microsoft Office
• Student Affairs
• Non-Profits
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Grants
• Fundraising
• Project Management
• Coaching
• Program Management
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Higher Education
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Social Media
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Business Management
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning
• Customer Service