2024 Ballet Co.Laboratory Benefit Committee Member

Ballet Co.Laboratorys Benefit Committee is one of the most vital, philanthropic volunteer positions at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Spearheading the organizations largest fundraising event of the year takes a team of individuals who have a strong affinity for the mission and values of the organization, are well respected within the community, enjoy taking ownership of a project, and are comfortable being connectors.

BALLET CO.LABORATORY BENEFIT COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ideas and feedback on benefit theme, dcor, invitations, pricing, food/drink, entertainment, night of activities, and follow-up/cultivation efforts.
  
  
• Determine strategies to raise funds from event guests.
  
  
• Assist in obtaining packages for the events silent and live auctions.
  
  
• Aide in brainstorming and/or securing corporate sponsorships and/or event vendors.
  
  
• Purchase at least one ticket to the event and attend on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 4:00 7:00pm.
  
  
• Participate in post-event evaluation.

ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT (June - October 2024)

• One 90-minute gala committee meeting per month.
  
  
• 1-4 hours of individual work per month (promoting the event to personal and professional contacts, working to secure items for auction packages, corresponding with fellow committee/staff members working on the event).

EVENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Ballet Co.Laboratory is Minnesota's largest professional ballet company and school. Our annual Benefit Performance & Celebration is the organizations largest fundraising event of the year. It is a highly anticipated event where guests are immersed in the theme and surrounded by artists and other surprises from beginning to end.

Ballet Co.Laboratory's Benefit Performance & Celebration raises more than $65,000 annually to support our various productions and programs, including the creation of new ballet works, support for professional Company dancers, need-based scholarships to The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory, and the funding of free tickets/dance workshops to ensure dance experiences for all.

SHOW YOUR INTEREST
If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer opportunity, please email Rachel Koep at [email protected] by Friday, May 17.