What We Do: Events Management 

OAI has managed charitable events in more than 50 cities nationwide ranging from formal black-tie galas, award dinners and intimate gatherings at embassies and private residences to conferences, week-long community festivals and sporting events, such as golf and charity basketball tournaments.

We produce more than 20 significant events annually with expense budgets that range from $50,000 to more than $1 million and raise funds ranging from $300,000 to over $3 million.  Our services include the management of all or distinct parts of event strategic planning, marketing and fundraising, and event production. 

Based on well-developed models and processes, OAI has partnered with over 100 organizations to raise more than $175 million through events since 1991.

The key to any successful fundraising event for non profits is through sound strategic planning, proven marketing practices and seamless production management.

Click here to see some of OAI's recent event photos.

Below is a list of the events management services we can provide:

  • Strategic Planning and Leadership Development
    • Budget creation
    • Leadership structure and recruitment
    • Sponsorship benefits creation
    • Theme creation
    • Timeline and work plan creation
    • Venue selection
       
  • Fundraising Management
    • Database and list management
    • Donor recruitment
    • Donor follow-up
    • Fundraising management
    • Marketing materials
    • Revenue processing
       
  • Production and Logistical Management
    • Awards and amenities
    • Branding
    • Budget management
    • Catering management
    • Contract negotiation and management
    • Décor
    • Entertainment and speaker selection, contracting and handling
    • Event production (audio-visual, lighting, staging, and producing the show)
    • Photography
    • Printed material management (save the dates, invitations, program journals)
    • Programming (detailed minute by minute management)
    • RSVP, registration and seating management
    • Scripting
    • Signage
    • Transportation and accommodations
    • Venue selection, contracting, and banquet event order management
    • Video production
    • Web casting and multimedia presentations
       
  • Post-Event Analysis and Recommendations
    • Final budget
    • Recommendations
    • Summary documents

 

 
The Salvation Army - National Capital Area Command

OAI’s recommendations not only prepared the organization for its future campaign but also revitalized its day-to-day development operations.

 
Youth, I.N.C.

“OAI has helped Youth I.N.C. to run soundly and efficiently, better enabling us to achieve our mission and vision.  As a result of OAI's outstanding nonprofit management services that have greatly benefited our organization...”

Rick Schifter
Board of Directors
Youth, I.N.C.