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Event Strategies For Success

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CONTENTS

03 ABOUT EVENT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS & WORKING WITH US

04 STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP CONSULTING SERVICE

05 EVENT FUNDRAISING & MANAGEMENT SERVICE

06 PROFESSIONAL EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICE

About Event Strategies For Success Event Strategies For Success is a boutique special events consulting firm created by Monique Brizz-Walker to provide fundraising and event expertise in the national and global marketplace.

If you are planning to introduce a new fundraising event to your portfolio, grow an existing event to expand your reach or produce your first 6-or-7 figure event, Event Strategies For Success is ready to partner with you.

Equipped with professionalism, grace and 20+ years experience, Monique is ready to partner with organization leaders interested in using events to: * Strengthen working capital * Raise their profile * Expand their base of support Event Strategies For Success is dedicated to achieving optimal results.

Working With Us Your organization is unique and requires a customized plan of action for success.

Whether you have a well-established track record in the fundraising arena, or you are just getting started, Event Strategies For Success can help you achieve your fundraising goals with the following options: Strategic Leadership Consulting Service We Plan and You Implement Event Fundraising & Management Service Together, We Plan and We Implement Professional Event Management Service You Plan and We Implement

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Strategic Leadership Consulting Service Event Strategies for Success is pleased to consult with organizations leaders who need to gather critical information prior to introducing a new fundraising event or expanding an existing one.

Participants in the Strategic Leadership Consulting Service will receive a customized fundraising plan, designed to inform their decision and enhance their current donor engagement efforts.

Together we will examine your organization’s capacity to manage a new event or expand an existing event, identify resources and gaps that can threaten success and create a strategic plan you can implement with confidence.

The hallmark of this service is We Plan and You Implement.

This 4-step process includes: 1. INTRODUCTORY MEETING - The Information Gathering Stage During this meeting we will focus on: * Your current fundraising objectives, wins and setbacks. * Your readiness to launch and grow a signature event. * Your ability to transform an existing event into a 6-or-7 figure fundraising event.

2. FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS WITH KEY TEAM MEMBERS - Shaping The Action Plan During these meetings we will: * Pinpoint what you need for a successful launch. * Identify potential challenges before they arise. * Assess existing resources and make recommendations to fill gaps we identify.

3. STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW - A First Look at The Action Plan & Gut-Check We will present our initial plan based on conversations with leadership and key team members; and research conducted on organizations similar to yours.

During this meeting we will agree on the following critical elements: * A signature fundraising campaign for your identified target audience and participants. * A strategic plan to approach honorees and manage these relationship. * A blueprint for an invitation designed to achieve maximum support.

4. STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION & SIGN-OFF - You Are Ready to Implement At this final meeting, we will present your readto-implement event fundraising plan with agreed upon goals, a working timeline and metrics to help gauge success.

To achieve optimal results, this program requires the participation of key team members and a minimum commitment of 6 weeks.

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Event Fundra is ing &Ma na gement Service Event Strategies for Success is pleased to consult with organizations leaders who are ready to introduce a new event or expanding an existing one.

4. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION This is where our collaboration begins. As your strategic event fundraising partner, we are ready to launch your custom strategic plan.

This 5-step process includes: 1. INTRODUCTORY MEETING - The Information Gathering Stage During this meeting we will focus on: * Your current fundraising objectives, wins and setbacks. * Your readiness to launch and grow a signature event. * Your ability to transform an existing event into a 6-or-7 figure fundraising event.

5. PROFESSIONAL EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICE We oversee critical elements to ensure an elegant presentation.

During this phase we will:

3. STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW - A First Look at The Action Plan & Gut-Check

* Create A Unique Look for Your Signature Grand Affair with Lasting Appeal. (GALA). * Work with Your Communications Team to Create the Invitation.American Folk Art Museum - ŠRina Root * Work with Your Administrative Team to Arrange for the Invitation Printing, Mailing and Delivery. * Work with Your Preferred Vendors* and Service Providers*. * Assemble the Components for Your Live Event, Script and Timeline. * Hire an Event Director* to Orchestrate the Logistics of the Live Event. * Facilitate 3 Pre-Event Rehearsals** to Ensure a Smooth Production. * Assist with Saying Thank-You to Honorees, Donors and Program Participants.

We will present our initial plan based on conversations with leadership and key team members; and research conducted on organizations similar to yours.

*Fees for vendors, service providers and event director are not included in the fee for professional Event Fundraising & Management Services.

During this meeting we will agree on: * A signature fundraising campaign for your identified target audience and participants. * A strategic plan to approach honorees and manage these relationship. * A blueprint for an invitation designed to achieve maximum support.

** Rehearsals may be on and/or off-site and will include key vendors and team members.

2. FOLLOW-UP MEETINGS WITH KEY TEAM MEMBERS - Shaping the Action Plan During these meetings we will: * Pinpoint what you need for a successful launch. * Identify potential challenges before they arise. * Assess existing resources and make recommendations to fill gaps we identify.

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Professional Event Management Service Event Strategies For Success is pleased to work with organizations that have successfully managed the fundraising campaign but need a firm to help ensure a professionally managed event.

Since this serve does not provide fundraising management, completion of the Strategic Leadership Consulting Service is not required.

Hallmarks of this plan include: * Create A Unique Look for Your Signature Grand Affair with Lasting Appeal. (GALA). * Work with Your Communications Team to Create the Invitation. * Work with Your Administrative Team to Arrange for the Invitation Printing, Mailing and Delivery. * Work with Your Preferred Vendors* and Service Providers*. * Assemble the Components for Your Live Event, Script and Timeline. * Hire an Event Director* to Orchestrate the Logistics of the Live Event. * Facilitate 3 Pre-Event Rehearsals** to Ensure a Smooth Production. * Assist with Saying Thank-You to Honorees, Donors and Program Participants. *Fees for vendors, service providers and event director are not included in the fee for Professional Event Fundraising & Management Services. ** Rehearsals may be on and/or off-site and will include key vendors and team members.

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