Beth Lawrence, CMP

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I began volunteering on the Executive Board for Professional Women's Roundtable (PWR) in January of 2016, as the Events Chair. Successfully produced all of the organizations' events in 2016, and much of 2017 before being elected President for the 2017-2019 term. As President, I managed all aspects of the organization including sponsorship, partnerships, events, marketing, membership, finances, board recruitment and succession planning. Professional Women's Roundtable is dedicated to providing… Show more

I began volunteering on the Executive Board for Professional Women's Roundtable (PWR) in January of 2016, as the Events Chair. Successfully produced all of the organizations' events in 2016, and much of 2017 before being elected President for the 2017-2019 term. As President, I managed all aspects of the organization including sponsorship, partnerships, events, marketing, membership, finances, board recruitment and succession planning. Professional Women's Roundtable is dedicated to providing personal and professional opportunities for a diverse group of women business leaders in the Philadelphia area since 2002. Show less

Beginning with Derrick Monte Carlo's Campaign in 2014, myself and Party Partners of Philadelphia have dedicated our annual fundraising to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Derrick passed the nomination to Co-Founder Nicole Morgenstern for the 2015 campaign, and we nominated Jackie Antonucci for 2016. I served as Campaign Manager for each candidate, and together we have raised $60,000 prior to 2017. In 2018, I was the nominee for Woman of the Year and raised almost $20,000. Since 2014, our team… Show more

Beginning with Derrick Monte Carlo's Campaign in 2014, myself and Party Partners of Philadelphia have dedicated our annual fundraising to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Derrick passed the nomination to Co-Founder Nicole Morgenstern for the 2015 campaign, and we nominated Jackie Antonucci for 2016. I served as Campaign Manager for each candidate, and together we have raised $60,000 prior to 2017. In 2018, I was the nominee for Woman of the Year and raised almost $20,000. Since 2014, our team and nominees have raised over $150,000 for the cause. Show less

Silent Auction Co-Chair for the Human Rights Campaign's March 8, 2014 Gala. Reached out to businesses to secure items for silent auction, packaged and priced items, and assisted with check-out and follow up. Also assisted with Corporate Fundraising and program book, as well as Decor and Gala planning.
2013 Gala: Assisted with Corporate Sponsorships, Program Book, Silent Auction, Decor and gala planning.

*Initially planned a benefit for the Jessica Beth Schwartz Scholarship on March 7, 2009 at Vintage Bar & Grill in Abington, PA.
*Secured Venue, Vendors including a live band, food and beverage specials, and complimentary appetizers.
*Developed ticket price, working closely with Gift of Life and the owners of Vintage Bar & Grill.
*Worked Lori Ray, former Event Coordinator for Gift of Life, the owners of Vintage Bar and Grill, the Schwartz family, and many media outlets throughout the… Show more

*Initially planned a benefit for the Jessica Beth Schwartz Scholarship on March 7, 2009 at Vintage Bar & Grill in Abington, PA.
*Secured Venue, Vendors including a live band, food and beverage specials, and complimentary appetizers.
*Developed ticket price, working closely with Gift of Life and the owners of Vintage Bar & Grill.
*Worked Lori Ray, former Event Coordinator for Gift of Life, the owners of Vintage Bar and Grill, the Schwartz family, and many media outlets throughout the Philadelphia area.
*Raised enough funds to cover one year of the scholarship.
*Planned and facilitated another successful event for them in 2010 at the Draught Horse, a bar located on Temple's Campus.
* Raised funds and secured silent auction items through 2014 Show less