Boo Ball: The Lost Lagoon
The primary focus of all responsibilities is the organization’s biennial Gala, Boo Ball: The Lost Lagoon, RMH Houston’s largest fundraiser. Although my internship was during the summer, I came back the weekend of to implement the event and see it all come together! Ronald McDonald House Houston raised $1.3 million at the fourth annual Boo Ball!!
Tasks completed while working on this event:
Tasks completed while working on this event:
- Designed the Auction display boards as well as the Wine Auction Display tags
- Created social media posts for raffle sales
- Attended multiple site and office meetings with chairs, vendors, production company and design company
- Managed the underwriting, auction, and Boo Bags database on Excel
- Used Raiser’s Edge to send out mailings for donation request forms
- Learned how to ask corporations to be donors/sponsors of RMH Special Events
- Researched and identified potential silent auction opportunities for Young Professionals After Party
- Worked on technical production by searching for downloadable sound bites for audio at the event
- Assisted with the production of the promotional video that will compel guests to get excited about giving in the spirit of making a difference for the children and families of RMH Houston
- Participated in the execution of the Boo Ball: The Lost Lagoon on October 29, 2016. Pictures below!