Margaret Ann Eckhold
Fund Development, Marketing and Events Consultant at HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CELTA Certificate
AKCENT IH PragueJan, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fund Development, Marketing and Events Consultant
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Feb 2021 - Present
● Assist organizational Boards in developing strategic contacts.● Consult on planning, design and execution of events.● Create and maintain input systems to best serve client needs.● Create and disseminate travel and lodging logistics for event participants.● Create marketing content for Social Media outlets ● Assist organizational Boards in developing strategic contacts.● Consult on planning, design and execution of events.● Create and maintain input systems to best serve client needs.● Create and disseminate travel and lodging logistics for event participants.● Create marketing content for Social Media outlets
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St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of Development
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
● Initiate, design and implement the inaugural EQUINOX event for (500) Baltimore professionals with a goal of raising $200,00 and awareness of organizational goals.● Execute Annual Empty Bowls while managing and inspiring Volunteer Coordinators, Committees and SVDP employees● Recruit and engage professionals for committee and board positions in support of fundraising and sponsorship● Engage organizations and businesses to sponsor with both monetary, in-kind and volunteer hours● Create new and unique opportunities for organizations and businesses to partner with SVDP for team buildings and service projects● Strategic management of Volunteer Coordination and Council Support Coordination to leverage outreach initiatives and participate in events to increase community awareness● Work with the following programs to maximize impact including Rasier's Edge, Volgistics, Constant Contact, Paycom, Microsoft Teams and Office ● Onsite work at different shelters to confirm volunteer procedures are followed and updated as needed
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Events Manager
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Mar 2018 - Dec 2019
● On-site management of medical conferences in the DC and Baltimore area.● Responsible for registration, participant enjoyment and company satisfaction. ● Provide vital feedback to continually improve events. ● On-site management of medical conferences in the DC and Baltimore area.● Responsible for registration, participant enjoyment and company satisfaction. ● Provide vital feedback to continually improve events.
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Deputy Director
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2019
● Produce and manage large scale events for nonprofits including American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Lupus Foundation and many more.● Provide on-site event management services, including management of 200+ on-site support vendors and volunteers. ● Provide budgetary and operational support before and after events, including vendor contract negotiation.● Design events within provided budgetary restrictions.● Point of contact for all inquires i.e. client, media, government officials, and vendors.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Logistics and Events Manager
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
● Manage all event logistics for the LLS National Capital Area Light the Night walks. Each walk includes between 3,000 and 10,000 participants in addition to hundreds of volunteers, sponsors, vendors and entertainment.● Planning and execution of events including board meetings, staff meetings, and networking events.● Vendor negotiation, contracting and management.● Management of campaign support staff and facilities.● Development and maintenance of event budget● Creation and implementation of in-kind relationships with vendors, entertainers and media.● Design and implementation of innovative events in support of regional LLS campaigns. Events include LTN, formal galas, webinars, corporate trainings, golf tournaments, campaign kick offs and informal awards parties.● Logistics lead for the LLS Student of the Year campaign and gala that requires management of relationships with over 100 sponsors as well as graphic design of the gala collateral including 300+ sponsor advertisements.● Logistical and Volunteer Manager for the Ryan Kerrigan Leukemia Golf Classic.● Responsible for recruiting, training and managing anywhere between 10-300 volunteers.● Create and provide briefings, templates and communications for various campaigns.
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G-Technology Group
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications and Events Specialist
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
● Meetings and Events Coordinator● Primary point of contact for media requests, including experience managing live tv spots.● Developed and implemented strategies to promote and grow the company’s social media footprint.● Managed all company administrative needs. ● Meetings and Events Coordinator● Primary point of contact for media requests, including experience managing live tv spots.● Developed and implemented strategies to promote and grow the company’s social media footprint.● Managed all company administrative needs.
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Volunteer and Events Coordinator
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Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
● Alliance Membership Liaison between over 200 organizations across North America.● Key point of contact for member (both current and potential) inquiries regarding confidential information such as invoices and Alliance member credentials as well as upcoming events and other inquiries.● Recruit and train volunteers● Coordinated webinars and national trainings, including payment, catering and housing. ● Responsible for inventory and facility management.● Managed office administrative needs including drafting outreach materials, stocking office facilities with needed materials, and compiling and printing collateral needed for various events.● Researched, Drafted and Edited outreach emails, proposals and documents.
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Horton's Kids, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Support and Off Duty Educator
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
● Developed strategies to incorporate capacity building techniques into volunteer recruitment.● Liaison between volunteer leaders, volunteers and the various departments of Horton’s Kids.● Handled confidential information for staff and volunteers including background checks and personal information.● Developed and promulgated new programs through Common Core guidelines for 7th grade students to encompass literacy curriculum and character building. ● Attended multiple Combined Federal Campaign sessions to raise the profile and fundraising potential of Horton’s Kids and drafted corresponding grant proposals to pursue priority funding sources.
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MAdesign
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Events Internship
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2013 - 2014
● Managed, maintained, and populated the organization's social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, WeChat, Linkedin), website and magazine publications.● Managed and organized Human Resources events for English speaking staff.● Responded to all requested from artist Simon Ma and any English-speaking clientele.● Worked across language barriers to support the organization in China, as well as to develop international promotional events and exhibits in Europe and the United States. ● Managed, maintained, and populated the organization's social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, WeChat, Linkedin), website and magazine publications.● Managed and organized Human Resources events for English speaking staff.● Responded to all requested from artist Simon Ma and any English-speaking clientele.● Worked across language barriers to support the organization in China, as well as to develop international promotional events and exhibits in Europe and the United States.
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Charity and Events Lead
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Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
● Designed and implemented annual gala to raise funds for the mission. ● Coordinated with local government to secure funding for local charities in accordance with Chineseprotocols.● Developed marketing strategies to promote the club and raise the maximum amount of funds so thecharities supported get the greatest benefit.● Served as a point of contact for local and foreign business stakeholders, developing professionalrelationships to promote the organization's goals.● Organized, facilitated, and conducted board processes to address marketing, finance, networking andpotential goals for the club.● Primary contact for volunteers, donors and members.
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Education
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2007 - 2009
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor's degree, Sociology -
2005 - 2007
Albion College
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