Leading the events and corporate sponsorship team through 6 major fundraising events held in Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Palm Springs plus the Silver State Equality Awards for our affiliate organization held in Las Vegas each year. Responsible for reaching annual fundraising goals, corporate sponsor engagement, and event logistics.* Lead the Equality California events team and manage the Events Manager and Events Associate.*Oversaw the planning and execution of the 2024 25th anniversary celebrations with honorees that include: U.S. Cabinet Secretary Xavier Becerra, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Representative Barbara Lee, Singer Debbie Gibson (Silver State Equality), Screenwriter Julian Breece, Tribal Chairman and Philanthropist Greg Sarris, and Activist Dolores Huerta among many others.*Project manage multiple large scale fundraising events at once including 6 host committees that meet once or twice a month.* Work with Board Members, Major Donor Host Committee Members, and Elected officials serving as Event Co-Chairs to promote, solicit, and steward Equality Awards sponsors to reach the $3M+ annual goal.*Develop strategic fundraising plans in order for each event to reach its financials goals.*Draft and submit grant applications for corporate and governmental support for development events.*Oversee the logistics and event planning for 6 Equality Awards, ranging from 400-1,000 guests) and 4 celebratory Pride Parties, held in Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, annually. This includes budget creation and management, contract execution, program development, seating charts, and overall experience from conception through completion.*Build and steward relationships with Major Corporate donors. Create corporate proposals and execute their sponsorship benefits.*Manage communications with honorees (celebrities, elected officials, and community leaders), guest speakers, and notable guests for major events.

Led the Development Special Events team in the planning and execution of 50-70 events each year. In 2020 I was responsible for pivoting all major fundraising events at Park Avenue Armory to digital/socially distant experiences. Both the annual Gala and Snowflake Lounge exceeded goal and Snowflake Lounge had its highest net since 2013. • In conjunction with senior leadership, created strategic fundraising plans for the 700+ guest annual gala, along with 4-5 smaller benefit events to reach the annual goal of $2.5M for the special events team.• Cultivated relationships with board members and major donors via leadership of benefit committees and management of the Luncheon Patron Program. • Created and managed annual expense budgets for cultivation, membership, and stewardship events.• Worked with corporate stakeholders to secure event sponsorships, fulfill benefits, and execute corporate season sponsor entertaining events.• Provided leadership and direction to the special events team in all aspects of event production and execution. These events include membership, corporate, institutional, and private events held by major donors.• Developed event communications including invitations, letters and emails, and social media posts. Worked with social media influencers on event promotion.• Cultivated and maintain relationships with top vendors in the events industry.

Management and execution of 70+ events a year including patron group, major donor, and corporate eventsProduces two annual production benefit dinners and Snowflake Lounge holiday benefitSupervisor of the Senior Coordinator, Special Events and Special Events Interns

● Coordinated donor and board of trustee events including the gala and trustee holiday party.● Oversaw and processed memberships and gifts to the museum. Created communication to members through annual appeals, renewals, and membership events. ● Launched and managed the new Lower East Siders Circle for young professionals patron group

Conducting donor and foundation prospect research and updating the constituency database.Assisting with set-up and check-in of trustee and donor events.Assisting with day to day office tasks including mailings, prospective donor packets, and online membership renewal solicitation.

Working in the Public Programs department on event co-sponsor outreach, event coordination, research, and customer service.

Campus Outreach Coordinator working to address college campus climate issues of anti-Semitism and racial prejudice with senior level administrators and university and community leaders across the United States.Event manager of The iAct Impact Project workshops for Los Angeles County and Orange County college campus student leadership, faculty, and administration education and instilling the skills to combat discrimination on college campuses and create a more inclusive environment. Overseeing the scheduling, guest list, catering, venue set-up, and post event follow-up.Directing social media for The iAct Impact Project workshops including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and advising on website redesign.

The Museum Of Tolerance has become not only a symbol of society’s quest to live peacefully together, but also as a vital resource on how to attain that goal. Over 250,000 people visit the MOT annually, including 130,000 students, and many major corporations, educators, police agencies, and professionals from throughout the region have experienced the MOT’s specialized programs.Managing Research Assistant for "Finding Our Families, Finding Ourselves" 4th and 5th grade exhibit curriculum expansion.Certified school tour guide directing patrons and school groups through exhibits.Museum Education/Volunteer Services office duties include event logistics, volunteer organization, and educational program management.

Sales and promotion coordinator of fundraising events within primary, secondary schools, and non-profit organizations. Identify market trends, organize volunteer teams, lead sales management, and client relations for the territory.Led fundraising events totaling over $1 million in revenue to benefit underfunded educational programs.

Responsible for developing and executing new concepts to reach younger demographics. Expanded social media presence. Coordinated logistics for mariachi concert performers featuring world renown artists in conjunction with new exhibition.Led research for a special exhibition on the roles of women in 19th century San Diego to be located in Old Town San Diego.

Managed the daily operations of local fundraising office including organization and customer service. Designed and executed sales proposals and creating fundraising promotional events.Produced a sales marketing campaign for primary and secondary schools resulting in over $7 million in revenue.

Coordinated directly with clients on all aspects of event including design, theme, and aesthetic vision. Pre-event, day of event, and post event management.Developed proposals, timelines, event budgets, vendor selection, transportation, and permits.