Hi, I’m
Lianne Pimentel (she/her)
National Events Director
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of event production writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact organizational goals
Overview
15
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lambda LegalNew York, NY
National Events Director
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Lead national events portfolio raising nearly $6M annually through combination of in-person events and virtual engagements; manage national budget of $1.6M
- Lead national event strategy development, production and implementation to support over 100 annual events, including 30 major events ranging in size from $100,000 - $2M in gross revenue and 150 – 900 guests
- Develop and manage event project timelines; negotiate vendor contracts; establish event revenue and expense budgets with key volunteers and staff
- Design integrated marketing campaigns that promote organizational priority areas and that are implemented across events – from sponsorship solicitation through promotional materials and on-site event messaging
- Coordinate solicitation of event sponsors, including corporate, law firm and individual sponsors
- Oversee technology and systems infrastructure for nearly 100 annual events – database, income tracking, web, social media and e-mail promotional channels.
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale
- Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
- Key Highlights: Oversaw growth of national events team revenue from $5.2 to nearly $6M annually
- Developed organization's virtual event and engagement strategy in response to COVID-19 pandemic, successfully pivoting major events into innovative and revenue generating online format. Examples include: producing week long 'ONE Lambda Legal' virtual conference; national 50th Anniversary live broadcast with 5 concurrent satellite viewing parties in major cities; establishment of virtual education webinar series
- Built and developed high performing National Events Team of 3 remote event managers, optimizing their performance through skill development and process building
- Revised national team structure and project management system to enhance team collaboration to better support and streamline event development and execution.
MALARIA NO MORENew York, NY
Senior Development Manager
04.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Managed and oversaw organizational event portfolio from development to production and execution. Events included: annual gala (NYC);and Washington D.C. advocacy breakfast; high-level dinner series and panel discussions both domestically and internationally
- Direct operational and strategic planning for prospecting, proposal, fundraising, and engagement activities with key partners and prospects, including corporations, foundations, and individuals
- Guaranteed smooth flow of all activities by leading engagement plan development; proposal writing and submission; and strategy implementation, in collaboration with MD Resource Development
- Maintained regular coordination with following teams and project stakeholders: Marketing and Communication teams to integrate key fundraising component into messaging and activities, ensuring all communications are correct along with development of all event-related materials; Program and Finance teams to determine funding priorities as well as plot and execute appropriate strategies; Development officer and interns to supervise preparation of fundraising materials, including program overviews, briefing documents, and proposals for prospective donors
- Identified and established network of donors and prospects through proper stewardship as well as strategic management of event and individual and corporate portfolio
- Facilitate meetings with potential corporate, individual and institutional donors to solicit support for programs and general operating expenses
- Oversee management systems for information on fundraising materials and donors, ensuring accuracy of all records as well as timely reporting of donations and revenue goals
- Key Highlights: Boosted annual gala revenue, from $550K to $1.8M, throughout tenure through strategic corporate and individual engagement
- Played integral role during organizational transition, directly working with CEO in developing and implementing departmental strategies focusing on corporate and individual donor networks
- Increased financial commitment and strengthened overall engagement to organization through expert stewardship of two of largest corporate partners
- Amplified dollar commitment and network engagement for new board of directors by giving creative insights in development of engagement and recruitment strategy
- Spearheaded formulation of individual engagement strategy for new program areas and countries, encompassing private sector mapping and outreach in Africa and India
- Established and nurtured partnerships with offices of former President George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, and African heads of state.
MALARIA NO MORENew York, NY
Development Manager
09.2015 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Oversaw and expanded organizational event portfolio including annual gala, high-level dinner series, and panel discussions both domestically and internationally
- Direct operational and strategic planning for prospecting, proposal, fundraising, and engagement activities with key partners and prospects, including corporations, foundations, and individuals
- Guaranteed smooth flow of all activities by leading engagement plan development; proposal writing and submission; and strategy implementation, in collaboration with MD Resource Development
- Maintained regular coordination with following teams and project stakeholders: Marketing and Communication teams to integrate key fundraising component into messaging and activities, ensuring all communications are correct along with development of all event-related materials; Program and Finance teams to determine funding priorities as well as plot and execute appropriate strategies; Development officer and interns to supervise preparation of fundraising materials, including program overviews, briefing documents, and proposals for prospective donors
- Identified and established network of donors and prospects through proper stewardship as well as strategic management of event and individual and corporate portfolio
- Facilitated meetings with potential corporate, individual and institutional donors to solicit support for programs and general operating expenses
- Oversaw management systems for information on fundraising materials and donors, ensuring accuracy of all records as well as timely reporting of donations and revenue goals
- Key Highlights: Produced high-level events with offices of former President George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, and African heads of state.
- Played integral role during organizational transition, directly working with CEO in developing and implementing departmental strategies focusing on corporate and individual donor networks
- Increased financial commitment and strengthened overall engagement to organization through expert stewardship of two of largest corporate partners
- Boosted annual gala revenue, from $550K to $1.8M, throughout tenure through strategic corporate and individual engagement
- Amplified dollar commitment and network engagement for new board of directors by giving creative insights in development of engagement and recruitment strategy
- Spearheaded formulation of individual engagement strategy for new program areas and countries, encompassing private sector mapping and outreach in Africa and India
MALARIA NO MORENew York, NY
Events and Special Project Officer
07.2013 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Provided strategic oversight to relationship-building and stewardship activities to establish and maintain portfolio of individual and corporate donors
- Management of event portfolio including annual gala and young professionals group
- Key Highlights: Acquired new commitments and renewals by writing compelling proposals and reports; preparing marketing and solicitation materials for events; and developing fundraising strategy and outreach plan for events including engagement with board of directors, corporate partners, and individual donors
- Ensured success of various outreach events and fundraising activities through regular communication and collaboration with following: Administrative and program staff to consolidate necessary information for proposals and reports; Staff, board members, sponsors, donors, honorees, event vendors, and external partners to draft budgets and plans in alignment with fundraising goals and objectives; and Senior staff and their respective pipeline in undertaking outreach to portfolio of individual and corporate donors.
MALARIA NO MORENew York, N
Development Associate
05.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Rendered effectual support to following general administrative and fundraising operations within Development Department: Preparing grants, outreach materials, and event materials for individuals, corporations, and foundations; Administering donor systems and fundraising database; Answering phone calls, online inquiries, and other requests to secure engagement to foundation's mission; Organizing special events and projects, board of directors' meetings, and fundraising and solicitation efforts; and Auditing and reporting revenue and pledges, in collaboration with Finance Team.
RIGHT TO PLAYNew York, NY
Officer
01.2010 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Managed organization's tentpole events including annual 'Red Ball Gala' and signature Bay Area 'Play Day' an interactive day-long festival for families consisting of play stations, games, food and entertainment for approximately 500 participants.
- Supervised organization's marketing-donor database systems to maintain continuous operation of various international programs supporting individual philanthropy and giving
- Offered operational support to US national director and US National Office (USNO) employees in both New York and San Francisco branches
- Efficiently handled finance operations, including budget monitoring, gift acknowledgment, account receivable and payable reconciliation, expense reporting, and HR benefit coordination
- Supported organizational events portfolio including annual Red Ball Gala, young professional circles, team events and signature Bay Area 'Play Day.'
RIGHT TO PLAYNew York, NY
Senior Associate, Individual Giving
09.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Managed organizational events portfolio in partnership with National Director including annual Red Ball Gala, young professional circles, team events and signature Bay Area 'Play Day.'
- Supervised organization's marketing-donor database systems to maintain continuous operation of various international programs supporting individual philanthropy and giving
- Offered operational support to national director and US National Office (USNO) employees in both New York and San Francisco branches
- Efficiently handled finance operations, including budget monitoring, gift acknowledgment, account receivable and payable reconciliation, expense reporting, and HR benefit coordination
RIGHT TO PLAYNew York, NY
Intern
02.2009 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Supervised organization's marketing-donor database systems to maintain continuous operation of various international programs supporting individual philanthropy and giving
- Offered operational support to national director and US National Office (USNO) employees in both New York and San Francisco branches
- Efficiently handled finance operations, including budget monitoring, gift acknowledgment, account receivable and payable reconciliation, expense reporting, and HR benefit coordination
- Supported organizational events portfolio including annual Red Ball Gala, young professional circles, team events and signature Bay Area 'Play Day.'
Education
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, WITH CONCENTRATION IN MIDDLE EAST STUDIES from International Relations
09.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Operations Management
Qualifications Summary
Goal-focused, success-driven, and intuitive professional offering hands-on experience in, event production and management, donor engagement and management, administrative operations, program management, interdepartmental coordination, and analytics and reporting. Highly commended for big-picture vision in identifying opportunities, creating and implementing effective strategies, and managing initiatives to achieve desired organizational results and goals. Equipped with articulate communication skills and outstanding interpersonal aptitude; able to flawlessly establish and maintain constructive relationships with corporations, institutions, and individuals.
Technical Acumen
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Raiser's Edge
- Microsoft Dynamics
- CRM Database System
- MailChimp and Blackbaud Marketing Systems
- Event Donation Systems
Professional Development
Raiser's Edge Blackbaud Training (Intermediate and Advanced)
Timeline
National Events Director
Lambda Legal
09.2018 - Current
Senior Development Manager
MALARIA NO MORE
04.2018 - 08.2018
Development Manager
MALARIA NO MORE
09.2015 - 03.2018
Events and Special Project Officer
MALARIA NO MORE
07.2013 - 08.2015
Development Associate
MALARIA NO MORE
05.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Associate, Individual Giving
RIGHT TO PLAY
09.2010 - 01.2011
Officer
RIGHT TO PLAY
01.2010 - 04.2012
Intern
RIGHT TO PLAY
02.2009 - 09.2010
University of San Diego
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, WITH CONCENTRATION IN MIDDLE EAST STUDIES from International Relations
09.2005 - 06.2009