​Event planning, media relations, newsletter production, website copy and maintenance, volunteer management, direct mail fundraising campaigns, and social media activities were just a few of the things that filled my days at EHCA.  Four really memorable projects stick out to me from my time spent contributing to the agency's mission.  

1. First, I spearheaded the compilation of a branding and style guidelines book, which was a big undertaking that required coordinating feedback from the executive management team, the board of directors, and a branding committee. I completed all of the layout and copy, and I devised the entire roll-out plan to the staff of 400+. 

2. When the nonprofit was looking for new fundraising opportunities, I helped to create and launch a fresh new annual special event called Kegs & Corks.  This beer and wine tasting event introduced our agency to a new audience and was successful in raising nearly $10,000 profit the first year. 

3. Another really special project I spearheaded was the creation of a new agency video.  I negotiated a very fair nonprofit rate and collaborated with a professional video production team.  My goal was to create a more emotional, storytelling video that was different than the information-packed, brochure-like video the agency had previously used.  Once again, I had to consider feedback from the executive management team and board of directors as I wrote the script and set up the visual shots.

4. Finally, one of the last committees I headed up was the 100th Anniversary Committee, a combination of current and past staff, volunteers, and board of directors.  Honoring the agency's rich history through a year filled with captivating events, a keepsake book, and a cherished quilt handsewn by one of our volunteers was such a rewarding experience.  The anniversary year, which took two years to plan, gave me the opportunity to research the agency's century-long history and also meet so many wonderful people who had been touched by our services through the years.