Powering Through Virtual Event

Virtual Event for Row New York

Two rowers in masks pulling away from a dock, a still from the Powering Through gala video

The Goal

To replace Row New York’s biggest revenue source, the annual in-person gala, after in-person events were cancelled in 2020. The virtual gala had to engage donors and raise funds.

My Role

Project Manager

The Details

  1. I project managed the hour-long video. I aligned a production company, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders. I planned shoots with youth participants, honorees and executives, and with our CEO and founder.
  2. I set up and ran the full tech stack, including the donation platform, the video presentation room, email and SMS marketing, the silent auction, data integrations, and audience targeting.
  3. I planned and executed on the promotion campaign before, during, and after the event.

The Results

  • Raised over $600K and hit the fundraising goal
  • Engaged 100+ HNW donors
  • Won a Silver Telly Award

Watch the Event