Success Stories: Events Management

Utilizing our expertise in event planning and fundraising, as well as building off past support networks, the OAI team worked to engage new supporters (both individual and corporate), as well as engage all branches of the armed forces in this elegant evening event.
With OAI’s help, IRD successfully increased visibility, made a noticeable impact on the new government administration, introduced Congressional members to IRD and their efforts, developed new partnerships for the organization, and celebrated their 10th anniversary with the utmost class and style.
With OAI's help, the conference and celebratory gala raised nearly $3 million, double the original fundraising goal of $1.2 million.
Through nine incredible Bridge's Recognition Dinners, OAI has helped the Marriott Foundation hit record-setting fundraising and attendance levels every year.
The 2011 A Celebration to Benefit New York Kids gala was the most successful Celebration event in its 17-year history.
On June 12, 2011, over 150 executives, board members and decision makers from 76 companies attended the State of the Market Conference at the St. Regis hotel in New York City.
OAI has successfully built the Net Gain Tournament into a large-scale fundraising event that generated over $550,000 in 2011.
 
American Red Cross in the National Capital Region

Calling on OAI’s fundraising expertise and capabilities for outsourced development work, in October 2011 the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region engaged OAI to serve as an acting Chief Development Officer. 

 
Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities

"We've worked with OAI for many years now, and the longevity of our partnership is no accident.  They consistently provide a level of effort and excellence that, year after year, yields outstanding events."  -Mark Donovan, Vice Chairman, Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities