NGO Clients
The Gardner/Mills Group, LLC principals describe our experience and services as a three-legged stool – fundraising support, event planning, and marketing communications. We work with our clients to integrate these three disciplines to bring a holistic approach to each event for the best results possible.
Jewish Agency for Israel - North American CouncilA Celebration of Natan Sharansky – New York CityProvided fundraising consultation and staffing and logistical support for this sold out event celebrating the legacy of outgoing Chairman and former Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky. With personal tributes by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former president George W. Bush, the event was held at Cipriani – Broadway and featured a performance by singer/actress Ania Bukstein and specially designed game/match with chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov. |
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Jewish Agency for IsraelAn Evening honoring Irwin LevyProvided fundraising support and event planning services for this special dinner and awards program for 300 guests held at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, FL with remarks by Ambassador Sallai Meridor. Retained again for an event honoring Natan Sharansky to be held in New York City in March 2018.
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The Woodrow Wilson International Center for ScholarsThe Woodrow Wilson Awards DinnerProvided fundraising strategy and support services for this Washington, DC-based event chaired by David Rubenstein and honoring Vicki and Roger Sant and Katherine and David Bradley and held at The Willard InterContinental Hotel.
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American Friends of Hebrew University (AFHU)For AFHU's Torch of Learning Award Dinner, provided seating and registration support for AFHU's Torch of Learning Award Dinner in Washington DC honoring Kenneth R. Feinberg. |
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Survivor CorpsManaged pre-event and on-site logistics for a first-time Initiators Conference on the Community Reintegration of Service Members and Veterans, followed by the Community Reintegration Summit: Service Members and Veterans Returning to Civilian Life, held at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, which included remarks by Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was attended by 170 leaders from the public, private, and civil sectors. |
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American Friends of Hebrew University (AFHU)Gala Scopus Award DinnerProvided fundraising support and event planning services for AFHU's Annual Gala Scopus Award Dinner in Washington DC for three years and Chicago. In Washington DC, General Colin L. Powell received the prestigious Truman Peace Prize and Ambassador Stuart and Wilma Bernstein were awarded the Scopus Award. Other events have honored Morty and Norma Lee Funger, included remarks by Marvin Kalb and Ambassador Sallai Meridor, and was attended by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Martin O'Malley, and Representative Steny Hoyer. In addition, Ambassador Stuart and Fran Eizenstat received the Scopus Award, with remarks by Thomas L. Friedman. Also provided fundraising support for AFHU Florida's Mar-A-Lago Scholarship Luncheon with Paula Zahn. |
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Landmine Awareness Day with Her Majesty Queen NoorManaged all aspects of a luncheon briefing with the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, press conference, and intimate fundraising reception and dinner to benefit the Landmine Survivors Network. |
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Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonCoordinated logistics, fundraising and media relations for the first Tikkun Olam Humanitarian Award Dinner honoring Kenneth Feinberg, Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. |