Kelsey Reitz

Served as a one of three leaders overseeing Annual Gala, the Junior League of Chicago's signature event. Doubled event revenue from $50K to $100K in one year through committee efforts, fundraising, and ticket sales. Created strategy for fundraising and executed across 30 people and multiple fundraising verticals: travel, beauty, retail, restaurant.

Create solicitation program for committee of 30 people including account targets and account focus by vertical. Manage six person subcommitee, and oversee that all corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations are secured and exceed fiscal goals of the event. The JLC Annual Gala is the Junior League of Chicago's signature event for 2015.

Collaborated with several local businesses to fundraise for the Windy City Nights Gala, exceeding target amount. Businesses included Uber, Magnolia Bakery, Lettuce Entertain You, Chicago White Sox, New City Moving, and more.

Junior League of Chicago, Inc. is a metropolitan organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League of Chicago, Inc.… Show more

Collaborated with several local businesses to fundraise for the Windy City Nights Gala, exceeding target amount. Businesses included Uber, Magnolia Bakery, Lettuce Entertain You, Chicago White Sox, New City Moving, and more.

Junior League of Chicago, Inc. is a metropolitan organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League of Chicago, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism. Show less

The New York Junior League (NYJL) is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The New York Junior League reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest and commitment to volunteerism.

Since 1901, the NYJL has been a leader in identifying… Show more

The New York Junior League (NYJL) is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The New York Junior League reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest and commitment to volunteerism.

Since 1901, the NYJL has been a leader in identifying and responding to unmet community needs. Through direct service, collaborations with other community organizations and advocacy, the NYJL provides a positive force for change within the communities it serves. The New York Junior League seeks to strengthen the health and well-being of the children and families of the greater New York area.

Each year, more than 2,600 trained volunteers donate more than 250,000 hours of their time to better the lives of women and children in New York City. The NYJL works with more than 20 community-based organizations and public agencies to deliver services and assistance directly to women and children in need. Show less