Our time in Toronto was educational, full of reconnecting and making new connections, and was a resounding success for your Foundation’s fundraising efforts.
Fundraising at VenueConnect 2018 totals:
Silent Auction – $46,000
Golf Tournament – $38,000
Diversity Reception – $40,000
End of Conference Party – $10,000
Total raised @VC 18 $134,000
Other Campaign Efforts:
100 +Women Campaign – Up to $10,922
Joseph A Floreano Scholarship & Internship Program – $13,107
Total for raised for campaigns and at VC18 = $158,029
Going Forward:
Coming off of a fantastic VenueConnect 2018, the Foundation will continue to serve it’s members through the following initiatives:
- Build an Amazing Future Annual fundraising Campaign
- Joseph A. Floreano Scholarship & Internship Program
- 100+Women Campaign
- Diversity Initiative
- Certification Programs
When thinking of your Foundation, we sincerely hope you will consider helping us provide opportunities to your colleagues in the venue management industry by investing in YOUR Foundation. Perhaps you have received an opportunity in the past that you want to pay forward to another industry professional. Any amount is appreciated and contributes to the future of our industry!
Onward and upward as the Foundation now moves with purpose toward VenueConnect 2019 in Chicago!
