Fundraising Event Planner
Mile High Ministries/Joshua Station
Denver, Colorado, United States
Planned an annual fundraising event for Mile High Ministries. Researched and booked vendors, scouted locations for the event, called and corresponded with donors to invite them to the event, reached out to several companies, asking them to donate items, trips, and experiences for the event auction, scouted and booked entertainment, had many meetings with Mile High Ministries employees about event planning updates, and assisted with marketing messaging and materials. *The event had to be canceled due to Covid-19. Therefore, event planning services were no longer needed. Value brought to role-great interpersonal skills while meeting in person with potential vendors/performers. Helped auction item donators see the value in donating high ticket items/convincing them of Mile High Ministries’ incredible mission.Planned a 20th Anniversary Celebration/Fundraising event for Joshua Station. Researched and booked vendors, called and corresponded with Joshua Station team re: the event details, ran meetings, set meeting schedules, and helped to keep the team on track. Approved invitation design, banner design and message, and e-mail invitation design and content. Kept track of RSVP’s. Made sure the vendors knew the details of where they should set up, tear down materials. Value brought to role-excellent phone skills while making hundreds of calls to potential vendors, excellent time management skills while working remotely.