Fundraising • Create fundraising plan with goals, timelines and strategies • Develop fundraising committees through contacts, networks & volunteers • Write direct-mail appeals to former donors and new prospects • Plan fundraising events with logistical and thematic support • Research grant opportunities for charitable and non-profit organizations • Write professionally prepared grant proposals from federal, state & local funding sources • Consult on the proper administration of grant awardees • Make presentations on fundraising, grant writing and leadership Events Planning • Create an event plan with goals, timelines and strategies • Develop event planning committees through contacts, networks & volunteers • Promote events through various local media outlets • Plan events with logistical and thematic support • Initiate strategic planning sessions with staff and community members • Write and distribute press releases promoting events • Act as the press liaison for charitable and non-profit organizations • Make presentations to promote events and secure community support Campaign Management • Create a campaign plan and budget with goals, timeline and strategies • Develop campaign committees through contacts, networks & volunteers • Promote campaign strategies with paid and free media • Implement get-out-the-vote activities • Initiate campaign message development with polling and research • Establish schedules for printed materials, media buys & production • Make presentations and act as the press liaison for the candidate or campaign • Identify campaign professionals including graphic artists and website designers