Archive for August, 2009

National Stroke Association Spring Cocktail Reception

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

May 7, 2008

The Spring Cocktail Reception was held at the Arader Gallery and was an inaugural New York City fundraiser for the National Stroke Association. The original goals for the event were surpassed in the 2 months’ planning time when 100 people attended and $55,000 was raised through sponsors, tickets and a silent auction. Speeches by members of the Board of Directors completed the evening.

Ginger Donnan came on board to help organize the planning of the National Stroke Association’s first New York City fundraiser, the Spring Cocktail Reception. With just 2 months until the event, Ginger developed a plan that included revenue goals and expense reductions. She was the liaison to the venue, caterering, production and other vendors, organized the silent auction and gift bags donations and assisted the Event Chair and other Board Members with questions and concerns. Her on-site staff for the event was experienced and polished and, overall, Ginger Donnan Events helped us to exceed our fundraising and attendance expectations by 100%. – Keecha Gardner, Vice President of Development, National Stroke Association, May 2008

Photo credit: Corinne Sommer

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Concert for Autism Speaks Featuring Lionel Richie

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

March 30, 2008

This sold-out event, held at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, raised $1.8 million to benefit Autism Speaks. Host renowned journalist and author Tom Brokaw introduced speakers Donald Trump, an event co-chair along with wife Melania, followed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist, and Suzanne and Bob Wright, the co-founders of Autism Speaks. The audience was on their feet for much of the concert that featured Richie’s most beloved and acclaimed hits, both as a solo performer and as a member of the Commodores.

Ginger Donnan was a go-to person for Autism Speaks during an important time of transition in our events department. One month before our first Chef Gala, she came on board to project manage the event logistics so that the committee could focus on it’s goal to raise over $1 million. Ginger then came on board to oversee the staff roles, timeline and logistics for the $1.8 million Concert for Autism Speaks featuring Lionel Richie and was instrumental in making the entire process flow smoothly. She has been an asset to our organization and I recommend her skills and services to others. – Glenn Tringali, Former Executive Vice President, Autism Speaks, April 2008

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Law Firm Partner Events

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

February 5-10, 2008

In 3 months time, 6 days of events were organized for a large corporate law firm that included registration, hotel, car service and other arrangements for 550 people, as well as a 50-person dinner, two 550-person receptions, a 400-person all-day meeting and a 670-person black tie dinner/dance.

I was given a 3 month window to plan a major international partner meeting in New York to be attended by over 400 individuals. In addition I needed to plan a formal Black Tie dinner dance on the following evening to be attended by 700 people. We had to coordinate transportation for guests arriving from over 26 countries and also hosted a series of smaller events around these two major events. I called upon Ginger Donnan to assist me with this mammoth project and was not disappointed. Ginger stayed on top of the planning and coordination, even when she was being pulled in 100 directions at once. She is organized, thorough and always pleasant to work with. I would invite her to be on my team anytime. – Rick McKenna, Chief Administrative Officer, February 2008

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Autism Speaks to Wall Street Chefs’ Gala

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

October 24, 2007

The first chefs’ tasting in NYC to offer table-side cooking to over 370 people, this event raised over $1.1 million for Autism Speaks. In addition to preparing and executing the run-of-show, arrangements for entertainers Darrell Hammond and Lisa Loeb were made and production was implemented $100,000 under budget.

Ginger Donnan was a go-to person for Autism Speaks during an important time of transition in our events department. One month before our first Chef Gala, she came on board to project manage the event logistics so that the committee could focus on it’s goal to raise over $1 million. Ginger then came on board to oversee the staff roles, timeline and logistics for the $1.8 million Concert for Autism Speaks featuring Lionel Richie and was instrumental in making the entire process flow smoothly. She has been an asset to our organization and I recommend her skills and services to others. – Glenn Tringali, Executive Vice President, Autism Speaks, April 2008

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Nantucket Walk Now for Autism

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

August 25, 2007

Approximately 1,000 attendees experienced this $350,000 fundraiser for Autism Speaks at Jetties Beach, which included a performance by the Nantucket Theatre Workshop and speeches by Walk Chairs Suzanne and Bob Wright and Chris and Heather Kennedy. Refreshments were served and children’s activities continued during the course of the morning before the crowd enjoyed the 1.85 mile walk.

Your professionalism, skill expertise and hard work have made our foundation a better place.  – Mark Roithmayr, Autism Speaks President, June 2007

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