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As the project lead for this annual fundraising gala, I oversaw all elements of the event. This included:
- Agency management
- Budget and timeline oversight
- Creative direction, including messaging, design, materials.
- Script writing. I drafted all scripts for the event, collaborating with the agency to ensure messaging was consistent with the organziation goals and values.
- Print production. Ensured all items were delivered and produced on time and within budget.
- Volunteer recruitment. Worked with the volunteer coordinator to ensure we had enough volunteers and that they were trained and prepared.
- Donor engagement. Worked with the Development Team to create unique and effecive ways to engage donors and sponsors in the event.
- Venue. Identified and worked with the venue to create an event that represented the image and experience desired by the organization.
- Event. Onsite for the entire day and night of the event, oversaw all elements, worked closely with the agency, venue and Foundation team to ensure the event was successful.
- Post-event analytics. Provided post-event analytics to the Development Team and Executive Director for report out to sponsors and the Board of Directors.


