Emily E. Knitter, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Greater Philadelphia Area

Design, plan, and execute annual large fundraising events with budgets ranging from $12,000 to $190,000 to meet aggressive, yet attainable fundraising goals ranging from $30,000 to $1 million. (Bark & Whine Gala, Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk, The Springer Golf Outing, Gran Fondo Cycling Event, Puppapalooza at the Pier, Outdoor Movie Series, various donor cultivation events and friend-raisers.)Coordinate all aspects of event content and elements including, but not limited to mailings, staffing, menu, entertainment, programming, securing vendors, and budget management.Liaise with various printing vendors for all event-related print projects such as signage, T-shirts, and promotional merchandise. Administrate a variety of database systems for fundraising and event management purposes such as CrowdRise, Active, GiveSmart and Auction Maestro.Compose copy for event marketing materials including emails, invitations, sponsorship mailings, social media posts, and web pages. Assist Development department with data entry/administrative work as needed.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Curate unforgettable event experiences by planning and detailing logistics, assisting clients with sourcing and securing vendors, creating a suitable run-of-show, and serving as onsite point-of-contact to ensure the event’s smooth success. Responsible for managing over 150+ events per year ranging from 10 - 600 guests - most notably worked on events pertaining to the NFL Draft and the Democratic National Convention. Sell and promote Foundation as a premier venue for both corporate and social events. Maintain client relationships from event inquiry to inception and beyond with the goal to obtain repeat business. Serve as primary contact for all general event inquiries by managing the general events phone line and email. Support both individual and institutional giving efforts by generating new members through event business.Steward VIPs and celebrities at events as needed (past: Janelle Monae, Nancy Pelosi, Tory Burch)Perform all administrative work in Events office, which includes but is not limited to creating and processing all contracts, ensuring all payments are collected in a timely manner, generating invoices and running reports as needed. Represent Events department on institution-wide committees (Social Media and Safety).

Greater Philadelphia Area

Greater Philadelphia Area

Greater Philadelphia Area

Took orders and served food and drink to guests. Provided exceptional customer service.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Authored press releases for publication, edited video for a "Meet the Artist" short YouTube video series, and managed various social media outlets. Assisted in planning and production, and solicited in-kind donations for annual fundraising event.

York, Pa

Created marketing and promotional materials for YLT costume shop as part of a summer project-based internship.

Hershey, Pa

Developed a marketing and promotional strategy for their performance run of the musical Hair through social media. Completed as part of senior thesis project.