Lifeline New YorkProgram Director/ Special Events, Donors and Media Relations
Apr. 2014 - Sep. 2014Greater New York City Area- I run the New York office of the humanitarian organization under the patronage of HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia and report directly to the Board of Directors and the Royal family. - I managed a team of 20 people in preparation, organization and execution of two fundraising events hosted by the Royal family that each gathered around 150 guests including diplomats, celebrities and socialites. I was in charge of the protocol, media relations, speech writing and I acted as the master of ceremony. One of these events was attended by 28 selected media representatives and covered in numerous media outlets including The Wall Street Journal.
- I am in charge of building and maintaining relationship with major donors through phone calls, emails, formal and informal meetings, fundraising and networking events, marketing efforts and media relations.
- I track donor relations activities in the established databases to enhance relationships and increase the likelihood of continued contributions. I am responsible for the review and control of all gift acknowledgments, including receipts, thank you letters, pledge statements and endowment reports.