-Manage all operations and logistics for events including security, police, fire, food vendors, beverage operations, sanitation, cleaning and rental equipment. -Plan programming and activation elements for events including entertainment, staging, lighting, Kids Block and Santa appearances.-Obtain all permits, approvals, and infrastructure needed for events. -Establish event timelines from concept to post event wrap-up including action items, delegation of tasks to volunteers and / or staff and follow through to completion. -Work within set event budgets, seeking donations and partnerships to aid in event execution. -Develop new recurring events such as the summer Brunch Crawl, Halloween Stroll and an Egg Hunt. -Collaborate with the marketing team to create and communicate marketing efforts to stakeholders. -Seek grants and sponsorships for events along with managing existing sponsorships and deliverables. -Key member of the Event Team to help guide the overall direction of events and creation of new events, activations, and placemakeing initiatives. -Establish partnerships with the City of Tempe, Arizona State University, property owners, and community organizations to facilitate events.

• Oversee fundraising strategy and implementation including: corporate sponsorships, marketing, branding, campaigns, and social media. • Evaluate existing strategies for effectiveness and develop innovative strategies for ongoing financial well-being. • Build relationships with donors and manage communication plan. • Developed a monthly giving program; identified donors, created a stewardship plan, and communication plan for this group of donors. • Analyze trends within Maggie’s Place development efforts and make recommendations for ongoing improvement. Implement a system of regular reports for donor engagement. • Oversee and execute all major events: A Race for Maggie’s Place, Miracle of Motherhood, Signature Year Celebrations and Christmas Outreach impacting over 2,000 people per year. Reevaluate and adapt events based on participant feedback. • Present department updates, strategies and events at the Board of Directors and Arizona Council meetings. Work with these groups to engage them in building donor relationships and stewardship. • Provide oversight, training and supervision to Development staff (Marketing and Event Associate and Community Relations Manager) and facilitate department meetings. • Key member of Senior Leadership Team that functions to lead the organization, evaluate programmatic outcomes and policies, determine strategic direction and provide staff oversight.

• Coordinate special events as a means of community outreach, awareness and support while creating templates to repeat events as needed.• Obtain all necessary permits, approach organizations and businesses for sponsorship, recruit and manage volunteers, and publicize events using a myriad of resources. Lead event wrap up including acknowledging donors and vendors, updating donor records, and modifications to consider for following year.• Establish event timelines from concept to post event wrap-up including action items, delegation of tasks to volunteers and/or staff and follow through to completion. Event History and Responsibilities• MP9K Race Director: Coordinate all aspects of event from concept to execution of race day logistics. Responsibilities also include securing sponsorship, applying for City permits, negotiating contracts and rentals, leading the planning committee and recruiting volunteers. • Miracle of Motherhood: Plan all aspects of fundraising event including procuring donations and sponsorship, managing the event timeline, securing rentals and event execution. • Christmas Outreach: Coordinate the Christmas donation program for moms and their children. Responsibilities include generating in-kind donations from local churches, schools, businesses and families to ensure that each family is provided for, on-going communication with the donors and organizing gifts that needed to be adopted. Responsibilities also include event planning, such as selecting and procuring location for Christmas preparations and the party. • Anniversary Celebration – Coordinated all aspects for three-day celebration of Maggie’s Place 10th and 15th Anniversary, including alumnae/staff party, community-wide party and day of reflection. Gathered donations for food, entertainment, venues for three complete days of activities. Recruited and trained volunteers to assist in all aspects of events. Managed talent for the events: musicians and speakers.

• Managed household consisting of four staff members, six moms and their babies as well as numerous regular and short-term volunteers ensuring the home was operating at optimal levels. Leadership responsibility included one-on-one meetings, leading regular staff meetings and addressing any areas of concern or opportunities for improvement to ensure a healthy work and living environment in a 24/7 facility.• Assessed policies and procedures regularly to determine needed changes and implemented in a timely fashion to allow for maximum benefit to all. • Assured compliance and integration of mission, community values and core principals.

Coordinates and promotes endurance events (cycling and running) with the focus on running events. Events included Viva Bike Vegas, 13 Relay and the Bubble Run. Event participant numbers ranged from 5,000 – 15,000 people per event. Weekend Event Coordinator AssistantOnsite management of event logistics which includes organizing supplies, managing course setup and tear down, registration, and post-race party activities. Logistics CoordinatorAssist with race coordination including recruit and coordinate volunteers, establish and manage exchange points for relay events including permits, and marking the course for the athletes.