PROJECT: DOG PARK FOR A DAY
The Dog Park Association of Greater Lafayette is a non-profit group that was established by members of the Lafayette community interested in creating a dog park in the area. To raise funds for the construction of the park, the group held an event called “Dog Park for a Day”. This event allowed dog-owners to pay a fee in order to let their pets play off-leash in a fenced park area.
As the Chair for this event, I was responsible for overseeing everything from recruiting sponsors and scheduling volunteers to managing the on-site production of the event. Because this was an outdoor event being held in spring, one of our biggest concerns was the unpredictability of the weather. To address this issue, I recommended partnering with a local tent & awning company to provide shelter during the event in exchange for sponsor recognition. Over 400 dogs attended the event, and it was the most financially successful fundraiser for the group at the time.
As the Chair for this event, I was responsible for overseeing everything from recruiting sponsors and scheduling volunteers to managing the on-site production of the event. Because this was an outdoor event being held in spring, one of our biggest concerns was the unpredictability of the weather. To address this issue, I recommended partnering with a local tent & awning company to provide shelter during the event in exchange for sponsor recognition. Over 400 dogs attended the event, and it was the most financially successful fundraiser for the group at the time.