Annie Bougger Email & Phone Number

Omaha, NE, US

Nebraska, United States

• Direct and empower a team of 2-20 event staff, including two assistant directors, to deliver over 160 successful donor engagement events for over 5,000 attendees annually.
• Plan and execute specific event budgets ranging from $5,000 to over $100,000, ensuring adherence to overall $900,000+ annual event budget.
• Serve as a strategic lead and liaison for assigned university and foundation units, driving growth in their stewardship standards and donor engagement, including signature events.
• Champion exceptional customer service internally and externally, fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Design and implement original, donor-centric experiences that exceed expectations, strengthening donor recognition and alignment with the foundation's mission.
• Meticulously manage high-end event logistics, ensuring successful execution from concept to completion.

Omaha, NE

• Spearheaded over 140 donor recognition events, fostering stronger relationships with key supporters.
• Served as the primary event manager for foundation-wide initiatives and facilitated seamless collaboration with development teams serving UNMC, UNO and Nebraska Medicine.
• Managed all event logistics, including theme development, budgeting, targeted guest outreach (invitations, registration), meal planning, vendor coordination, décor, and post-event follow-up. Develop evaluation.
• Cultivated a culture of exceptional customer service, exceeding expectations for both internal and external stakeholders
• Acted as the on-site donor relations expert in the Omaha office, strengthening connections with donors.
• Empowered the team by providing coaching to event staff and interns.

Omaha, NE

• Developed and executed over 30 financial coaching events annually, empowering independent financial advisors and team members across the country.
• Managed all event logistics, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees and speakers. This included:
• Strategic Budget Management: Oversaw a $500,000+ annual event budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Targeted Audience Engagement: Secured travel arrangements, defined target audiences, and managed registrations.
• Program Development: Coordinated all programmatic details, including speaker needs, audio-visual equipment, and event material creation.
• Vendor Coordination: Collaborated with vendors to deliver a successful event experience.

Omaha, NE

• Directed the year-long planning and execution of a 10-day marquee event, including a fair, festival, and rodeo, overseeing a $1.5 million budget.
• Led a team of event staff for over 50 events held throughout the festival, ensuring seamless execution.
• Forged strong relationships with over 500 volunteers, community partners, vendors, and government officials to deliver a successful and well-attended event.
• Developing strong relationships and negotiating contracts with various vendors on an event-to-event basis.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Resources And Family Sciences With An Emphasis In Fashion Merchandising

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sorority Nebraska Alumni Association Student Advisory Nebraska Human Resources Institute

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