Chad Gardner

Director of Development @A Kid Again

Columbus, OH, US

I work with the national Chief Development Officer to develop and implement a comprehensive events strategy that aligns with the organization\'s mission, goals, and values. I plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of fundraising events in multiple cities and states and am responsible for identifying and soliciting sponsors, donors, committee members and event attendees, with a goal of achieving annual budgeted revenue for the events. I manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, budgeting, and timeline management. I also recruit, train, and manage volunteers to ensure successful event execution and engagement. I work with the national marketing team to oversee event marketing strategies, including print and digital materials, social media campaigns, and email communications. I ensure event sponsorship recognition and stewardship activities are executed effectively and continuously evaluate and improve event performance, including attendance, revenue, and donor engagement, through data analysis and feedback collection. I build and maintain strong relationships with event sponsors, donors, vendors, and community partners to drive long-term support, as well as stay up-to-date with current trends in event planning and fundraising to enhance event experiences and maximize fundraising potential.

Marietta College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Management