Fundraising Events
Arc Greater Twin Cities
Objective:
Arc Greater Twin Cities wanted to introduce a new fundraising event with live entertainment, volunteer and sponsor recognition plus a silent and live auction. Arc needed to produce a fun, entertaining and memorable fundraising event with limited time, resources and budget while coordinating both the creative energies and technical resources to make the event come off without a hitch.
Solution:
Contact Ron McCoy an experienced event producer with extensive knowledge and contacts in the Twin Cities production community. Ron secured a technical staging partner, Event Pro, to help make Arc’s budget go further. The arrangement of creative and technical expertise provided Arc with professional resources to produce, stage, lights, sound, and video IMAG the performance. The event’s entertainment ranged from comedians and solo performers to a twelve person ensemble. The large projection screen and expert sound and lighting provided the 500+ audience a unique intimacy with performers and speakers.
Results:
Very positive galas in 2008, 2009 and 2010 exceeding expectations in fundraising, recognition and communication of mission. The critical factor was the way in which the mission of Arc Greater Twin Cities – to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families – was incorporated seamlessly throughout the event. Our donor audience raved about it, saying that Arc’s gala surpasses others in communicating why their support matters to people with disabilities, in an upbeat, warm and entertaining manner. McCoy & Associates played a key role in making that happen, with spot on suggestions for the script, program elements, music teasers, speaker support and more. High quality sound and lighting enhanced the audience experience, making the whole event extremely positive. In 2008, the Gala was planned on an extremely tight timeline and was a huge success, with a capacity crowd and strong financial results. In 2009, in the midst of a recession, we were concerned about following up on the initial success, but again the Arcademy Gala increased sponsorships and attendance and exceeded its fundraising objectives.
Pam Carlson, Director of Community Relations, Arc Greater Twin Cities
“Ron and his team have always gone that “extra mile” to make our programs the best they can be. I had the privilege of working with Ron in the past on events for Greater Twin Cities United Way, so when Arc decided to add a fundraising gala, he was one of the first people I called. He has great ideas, is a consummate professional and terrific at coming up with excellent solutions to take an event from average to outstanding, even on a tight budget. We work hard on the invitation, the entertainment, program and other details, but it is Ron’s work that brings it all together and makes the show shine. I shudder to think of putting on a Gala without Ron!”
Fraser Annual Gala Events
Objective:
Fraser wanted to improve their annual fundraising event with some professional assistance in staging, lights, sound and overall coordination. Fraser needed to produce a fun, entertaining and memorable fundraising event for 700++ with limited resources and budget while coordinating both the creative energies and technical resources to produce a professional event.
Solution:
Engage Ron McCoy’s help to produce the event. Ron’s expertise in live event production brought in, as his resource partner, Big Event, a local Twin Cities staging and technical production firm. McCoy helped produce the AV & video content and directed the Big Event team to deliver a professional program for Fraser that raised the event quality to new heights.
Results:
Fraser executed six very successful annual galas. Each event exceeded expectations in fundraising, attendance and professionalism of the evening program. McCoy helped Fraser coordinate all aspects of the event to create a seamless, organized and entertaining evening for hundreds of Fraser supporters.
Lori Dossett, Marketing Associate, FRASER
“Ron’s attention to detail and organizational skills make him invaluable to me in my role as event planner at Fraser. Under his direction, he has taken our event to a higher level of professionalism. Ron also produced several videos for Fraser. The videos were professional, heartwarming, entertaining and stayed within our always-restrictive nonprofit budget. Ron has helped Fraser to execute our annual benefit every year since 2004, and we look forward to many more years of working with Ron!”
