Looking for new and fresh ideas to liven up your event? If your event has gotten stale or you just don’t have enough resources to pull it off, consider one of the many options available to you from Joyous Gala Events. Whether you are just looking for night-of coordination (so you can enjoy the party) or you are looking for someone to take the reins and organize your event, there are a multitude of options available to you.
Many organizations are challenged when planning their fundraising events, because of turnover on the planning staff, new organizers that have to be brought up to speed quickly or simply from burnout from the existing staff. Fundraising events are complicated – with all the needs of a party and with fundraising thrown in on top of that – and many organizations are simply overwhelmed by the prospect of planning an event each year.
Take a breath and let Joyous Gala Events guide you from event conception to a fun, invigorating evening of fundraising.
Joyous Gala Events is the brainchild of Larisa Reilly Thomas. Her experience runs from the wedding industry to the nonprofit to the hospitality and special event industries. With more than 10 years of experience in event planning, fundraising and management, Larisa and her staff provide exemplary service, ensuring a seamless and successful event.
Specializing in company and organizational events, Joyous Gala Events focuses primarily on those events catering to the non-profit field and fundraising. Located in Marin County, California, Joyous Gala Events serves the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Organizations outside the Bay Area will be considered, but may be charged for travel expenses.
Previous Industry Experience:
- Hornblower Cruises & Events, San Francisco, CA: Dining Cruise Company, Director of Reservations
- Marin Horizon School, Mill Valley, CA: Private Pre-K through 8th Grade School, Communications Coordiator, Web Design and Auction Support
- Russell Photography, San Rafael, CA: Wedding Photography, Studio Manager
