Lara Melnik Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

-Managed two annual fundraising events generating $700K in revenue.-Organized two annual family events serving more than 1,200 children.-Prepared and tracked event budgets including forecasting goals, income, and expenses.-Managed relationships and contracts with vendors.-Managed a portfolio of 50+ corporate partners through gift and event sponsorship solicitation and volunteer engagement.-Organized and corresponded with Host and Planning Committees, Event-Chairs, and Board Members for fundraising efforts.

United States

-Work included AT&T's private events for the 2012 and 2016 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and 2013 Fundraiser “The Truth Strikes Again” for NBA athlete, Paul Pierce's nonprofit The Truth Fund.-Developed and initiated various projects including managing event logistics, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics.-Managed relationships with clients, event sponsors, and vendors.

Cambridge, Ma

-Partnered in managing relationships with the UCS National Advisory Board (NAB), a portfolio of 100 philanthropic members giving $1.3M annually.-Managed three annual NAB meetings, coordinated speakers, and sent monthly stewardship email of organizational accomplishments.-Planned 15 donor events annually, coordinated onsite logistics and vendor management, and prepared donor briefings for senior staff.

Akron, Oh

-Assisted with the planning, organizing, and catering of six national events for the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.-Prepared and designed email marketing materials for monthly company newsletters through Constant Contact.-Coordinated and maintained social media presence for the company through various platforms.