Expertise:  I can answer questions regarding all aspects of coordinating a fundraising event including check lists, site selection, committee formation, sponsorships, donations, silent auctions, live auctions, raffles. Can help you decide on the type of event based on budget and fundraising goal. I can also help answer questions on the coordination of personal parties such as birthdays, showers, weddings, reunions, etc..

Experience in the area
I have been coordinating events professionally for the last 13 years. I spent 5 years as an event coordinator for a major local university where I coordinated three annual international festivals with attendances of over 10,000 people, as well as various other campus events. For the last eight years I have been a professional fundraiser for various non-profits on Long Island, planning and executing Galas, Dinner Dances, Golf Outings and Brunch/Dinner Cruises. I have also been respnsible for traditional fundraising through grantwriting and annual appeal campaigns. I have additional experience in website and newsletter design and database management.

Organizations
Association of Fundraising Professionals

Education/Credentials
M.S. in Education