Kari Sartorius Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Greater Los Angeles Area

Frontline fundraiser and director of two annual high-yield fundraising events which collectively raise over $2M+. Primary liaison for Alliance's Scholar Success Board, a group of philanthropic-minded civic leaders who support fundraising and volunteer programs for Alliance scholars. Annual giving program lead.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Responsible for the fundraising, planning, and execution of large-scale fundraising and stewardship events across The Music Center’s campus encompassing Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, Jerry Moss Plaza, and Grand Park. Event highlights include the Spotlight Grand Finale Performance and gala hosted by Tiler Peck. Additional contributions include developing the framework for a series of digital dance engagements in response to the pandemic.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Oversaw production of the Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration held at the private residence of Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler. Responsibilities included sponsor recruitment and fulfillment, logistics management, production of video components and press and media relations. Event raised $1M.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Lead Event Producer for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California Walk for Kids fundraiser held at the LA Coliseum in '12 and '13. Managed online fundraising, solicited donations and sponsorships and oversaw event logistics. Each event raised $1.5M with more than 6,000 attendees.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed all fundraising events for Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times. Responsibilities included establishing event budgets and revenue goals, soliciting donations and sponsorships, and managing event logistics. Event highlights include the Camp Ronald McDonald Halloween Carnival held at Universal Studios with more than 2,500 attendees.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed the production of all organization-wide events. Coordinated event logistics, including video components, printed materials, and public relations. Updated and maintained the organization's website and social media presence. Event highlights include the STARS 2009 Gala held at the Beverly Hills Hotel honoring Judd Apatow with a musical performance by John Mayer. Event raised $1M.

Coordinated logistics for all organization-wide events.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Coordinated event logistics for annual fundraising events. Responsibilities included negotiating vendor contracts, tracking expenditures, donor and sponsor solicitations, and fulfillment. Event highlights include the Jason Alexander Celebrity Poker Tournament and “Comedy Tonight” fundraiser honoring Jonathan Winters hosted by Robin Williams.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Coordinated event logistics for the Colorado Street Bridge Party annual street festival benefiting Pasadena Heritage with over 4,500 attendees.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Worked with board members to coordinate a silent auction and assisted with sponsor solicitation and fulfillment for The Recording Academy Honors.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Coordinated jury members itineraries; oversaw student volunteers; performed general production assistance throughout the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.