{"id":20,"date":"2026-04-14T00:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T00:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designersatheart.com\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-04-14T00:49:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T00:49:01","slug":"gala-support-strategic-event-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/designersatheart.com\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"Gala Support & Strategic Event Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We provide everything from overall Design Direction, Strategic Planning <\/strong>and Project Management<\/strong>, where you deem necessary. Everything from pre-event planning to\u00a0hands-on\u00a0<\/span>production, vetting volunteers, meeting with vendors and working as a marketing partner in preparing branded print materials.<\/span><\/p>

The earlier you begin work with us the more support you receive\u2014with the goal the less stress you and your team will experience.<\/span><\/p>

GALA PREP PARTNER – 12 weeks<\/strong><\/span> – {96 hours}
Design Director<\/strong> works directly with Gala Development Leader + Fundraising Team<\/p>

  • 12 weeks leading up to your big night<\/li>
  • FREE Input Meeting [does not count against hours]<\/li>
  • Meet Bi-weekly [1\/2 days] or 1x Weekly [full day]<\/li>
  • Acting Event Partner and Collaborative Team Player<\/li>
  • Design Direction + Marketing Support<\/li>
  • Provide Ideas and Assist with Event Logistics<\/li>
  • Includes Caterer Meetings and Event Space Walk-Thrus<\/li>
  • Behind-the-Scenes Preparation<\/li>
  • LIVE + Silent Auction Relationship Building<\/li>
  • Event Signage Graphics<\/li>
  • Event Email Blasts + Thank You’s<\/li>
  • Event Volunteer Search & Vetting Volunteer Talents<\/li><\/ul>

    $1200<\/strong><\/span> – [$12.50\/hour]<\/p>

    ADD-ONs:<\/strong>
    $600+<\/strong><\/span> pending availability day of support
    $100+<\/strong><\/span> each vetted volunteer<\/p>

    GALA PREP – 10 weeks<\/strong><\/span> – {48 hours}
    Design Director<\/strong> works directly with Gala Development Leader + Fundraising Team<\/p>

    • 12 weeks leading up to your big night\/big day<\/li>
    • FREE Input Meeting [does not count against hours]<\/li>
    • Meet 2x Weekly [1\/2 days]\u00a0 or 1x Weekly [full day]<\/li>
    • Marketing Support + Design Direction<\/li>
    • Behind-the-scenes preparation<\/li>
    • LIVE + Silent Auction Assistance<\/li>
    • Donor Software Entry Assistance<\/li>
    • Event Signage Graphics<\/li>
    • Email Blasts with Event Graphic<\/li>
    • Gala Webpage Edits<\/li>
    • Volunteer Search & Vetting<\/li><\/ul>

      $1000<\/strong><\/span> – [$20+\/hour]<\/p>

      EVENT PREP – 8 Weeks<\/strong><\/span> – {32 Hours}
      Design Director<\/strong> works directly with Gala Development Leader + Fundraising Team<\/p>

      • 8 weeks leading up to your big day or night<\/li>
      • FREE Input Meeting [does not count against hours]<\/li>
      • Meet Bi-weekly [1\/2 days]<\/li>
      • Social Media Design & Planning<\/li>
      • Behind-the-Scenes Preparation<\/li>
      • LIVE + Silent Auction Assistance<\/li>
      • Donor Software Entry Assistance<\/li>
      • Volunteer Search & Vetting<\/li><\/ul>

        $800<\/strong><\/span> – [$25\/hour]<\/p>

        EVENT PREP – 4 weeks<\/strong><\/span> – {16 hours}
        Design Director<\/strong> works directly with Gala Development Leader + Fundraising Team<\/p>

        • 4 weeks leading up to your big day or night<\/li>
        • FREE Input Meeting [does not count against hours]<\/li>
        • Meet Weekly – 4 hours per week<\/li>
        • Social Media Planning & Prep<\/li>
        • Donor-Silent Auction Assistance<\/li>
        • Donor Software Entry<\/li>
        • Volunteer Search & Vetting<\/li><\/ul>

          $600<\/strong><\/span> – [$37.50\/Hour]<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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