Jordan Pina, Chief of Staff, provided an update on development results to date.

Pina then directed the attention of the Committee to City on a Hill Gala planning. Pina shared that the City on a Hill 2021 Gala website is now live. City on a Hill is working with a platform called Givesmart that allows for comprehensive registration and raffle interactions. There will also be a Givesmart representative to run technology support at the Gala. Pina shared that raffle baskets include in-person and and virtual activities as well as gift cards; tickets for which can be purchased during registration or at the Gala.

Pina also shared that our total registration is at eight registrants, four being donors/community members, four are Board members/CoaH staff. Pina also shared updates around current Gala 2021 revenue, including donated, pledged, and prospected funds. Sponsorship tiers for the event are separated into three categories of platinum sponsors ($10,000+), gold sponsors ($5,000), and silver sponsors (2,500). 

Pina shared confirmed speakers for the 2021 Gala and plans in place to secure a current student and staff member to add to the video that will also be showcased in the video presented at the event. Pina shared that the pre-recordings of the Gala speakers have already started to occur. Pina concluded the presentation by sharing a general agenda for the Gala, as well as next steps in planning.

The Committee discussed the agenda for the event, and plans for breakout rooms at the beginning of the event. The Board discussed the benefit of having smaller breakout rooms, and the placement of the breakout rooms occurring later in the Gala schedule. 

The Committee discussed following up with Board members to make sure there is one hundred percent attendance at the Virtual Gala, as well as that all Board members were sharing Gala information with their networks. 

Andres Tejeda-Soto left at 5:19 PM.

The Committee's discussion concluded by reviewing previous and current donor data and solidifying action steps to reach out to previous donors who have yet to be contacted.