This book makes events come together more quickly, run more smoothly, meet their potential more readily, be remembered more fondly and raise money more easily.
David Mirisch is the president of David Mirisch Enterprises, an international event production company that also places Hollywood celebrities and world-class athletes in paid and non-paid personal appearances.His company has produced more than 2,500 fundraising events throughout the United States and in 7 foreign countries includ-ing Canada, Bahamas, Ecuador, Haiti, Mexico, Japan, and Ma-laysia. The events have involved recreational activities such as golf, tennis, softball, bowling, walks, fishing, skiing, and eques-trian demonstrations as well as social events such as fashion shows, luncheons, casino parties, and over 500 Galas/Auctions. David Mirisch has personally helped nonprofits raise more than $35,000,000 during his 40+ year career. Depending on the event and the organization's goals, some have sought as little as $10,000 while others have generated more than $1,000,000. Mirisch brings his knowledge of social habits and his vast experience to help organizations put on great events that raise as many dollars as possible. David is a member of the renowned Mirisch family, a legendary power in the motion picture industry. Members of the family have produced 72 feature films, won 24 Academy Awards including a remarkable threeBest Picture of the Year Oscars forWest Side Story, The Apartment, and Heat of the Night. Prior to becoming involved in fundraising for the nonprofit world, Mirisch was a publicity field agent for United Artists before opening his own public relati
Godfrey Harris has been preparing managerial options to everyday activities political programs,
event planning, household moving, project development for the past 50+ years as a public policy
consultant. Prior to co-founding Harris/Ragan Management Group in 1968, Harris taught political science at two universities and was a U.S. diplomat in three world capitals. While recuperating from back surgery, he realized that caregiving services could benefit from the same kind of planning, record keeping and management approaches he had applied to many other topics.
