Craig Smith Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Greater San Diego Area

The sole function of St. Paul's Senior Services Foundation is to raise funds to support the programs and services of St. Paul’s Senior Services. The Event Manager plays an instrumental role in all of the development-related event functions. It is a fast-paced position that requires managing the details of several projects simultaneously, each of which will require a blend of creativity and critical thinking and an instinct for cultivating relationships. This position will also play an important… Show more The sole function of St. Paul's Senior Services Foundation is to raise funds to support the programs and services of St. Paul’s Senior Services. The Event Manager plays an instrumental role in all of the development-related event functions. It is a fast-paced position that requires managing the details of several projects simultaneously, each of which will require a blend of creativity and critical thinking and an instinct for cultivating relationships. This position will also play an important role in the stewardship function of St. Paul's supporters. The Event Manager reports directly to the Foundation Executive Director, but coordinates with many other areas of the Corporation.The Event Manager will plan, organize, promote and facilitate a number of annual events including but not limited to:.1. LUV Gala 2. Heritage Society Appreciation Luncheon 3. Prayer Breakfast4. Special ground breaking and ribbon cutting ceremonies5. Planned giving presentations/home receptions• LUV Gala– In partnership with the LUV Gala Chair, manage all revenue generating activities of St. Paul's annual fundraising event. Areas of oversight include (but not limited to): Table sponsorships, live/silent auctions, fund-an-item, tickets sales and other opportunities.• Donor Relations – Oversee the donor recognition function. Duties will include: gift acknowledgement and stewardship activities, writing donor correspondence, and assisting with drafting donor reports and fundraising materials.• Customer Service – The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships among a wide community of supporters, including the Foundation Team and other staff, Board and committee members, and volunteers to achieve the Foundation’s development goals.• Oversee other corporate special events requested by members of the Executive Team. Other fundraising-related tasks and functions as assigned by the Executive Director, Development Director, CEO or COO. Show less

- Develop, plan, manage, and generate corporate functions and theatrical productions, press events,and fundraisers. - Market, brand, and promote products, businesses and talent.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Managed all event related components of the annual Helen Hayes Awards, Star Gala & BenefitAuction, and Halloween at the White House. - Oversaw all venue, vendor, catering, finance, and staffing matters to deliver the optimum guest experience. - Collaborated with CEO and Board Chairman to create other successful event fundraising strategies. - Organized internal teams to create sophisticated events to highlight Washington theatre, sponsors, and high-level donors.

Santa Monica Ca

- Produced events on and off campus in collaboration with faculty and administration, students,interns, and staff. - Supported the Executive Director to secure sponsorship and board participation.- Collaborated with IT department to create a database enabling event participants to register,fundraise, and receive information on-line.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Provided professional expertise, protocol oversight, and logistical management in the planning andcreation of high quality, unique and fiscally accountable events both on and off campus. - Prepared and monitored event budgets, anticipating costs of production, catering, technical and promotional needs. - Coordinated and managed university-wide and community events, such as memorials, chairand building dedications, and retirement parties. - Partnered with the Athletic… Show more - Provided professional expertise, protocol oversight, and logistical management in the planning andcreation of high quality, unique and fiscally accountable events both on and off campus. - Prepared and monitored event budgets, anticipating costs of production, catering, technical and promotional needs. - Coordinated and managed university-wide and community events, such as memorials, chairand building dedications, and retirement parties. - Partnered with the Athletic Department, the Officeof the President and the USC Associates to produce events before and after all home football games on campus and at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Show less

Culver City Ca

- Partnered with worldwide publicity, marketing, sales, and production to produce memorable andinteractive events for clients and buyers, promoting and branding SPT and its products. - Oversaw SPT involvement in industry conventions, conferences, award shows, and fundraising events. - Oversaw and managed the executive level corporate gift program, and promotional items for events. - Managed all in-house SPT sales retreats, meetings and corporate functions.