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17 people are interested
Golden Paw Galal Planning Committee Member
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Animal Shelter
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17 people are interested

The Golden Paw Gala is Heartland Animal Shelter’s premier fundraising event, dedicated to celebrating our mission of supporting and caring for animals in need. Since its inception, the event has raised nearly $910,000 to further our efforts. This year, we are thrilled to mark a milestone-$1M in total giving-dedicated to supporting homeless and abandoned cats and dogs in our community. On Friday, October 17, 2025, Heartland Animal Shelter will host the Golden Paw Gala, bringing together hundreds of corporate partners, guests, and volunteers from Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest communities. This spectacular evening, which honors Heartland’s life-saving work, will take place at the Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling.
Heartland is seeking volunteer planning committee members to help us plan our 2025 event! The Golden Paw Gala is a volunteer led, staff supported event, and would not be possible without the support of a dedicated group of planning committee members.
Committee members help with everything from making entertainment and decor selections, procuring donated auction items for the live and silent auction, community outreach to promote ticket sales, cash sponsor procurement and event day volunteer recruitment.
The general responsibilities of volunteer event planning committee includes the following:
- Interest in animal rescue with an eagerness to share Heartland Animal Shelter's mission and vision
- Work collaboratively with other committee members to reach or exceed event fundraising goals
- Attend monthly committee meetings either in person or video video conference
- Work on assigned action items each month
- Update chairs on a monthly basis regarding your action items
- Drive adherence to event budget and timeline
- Attend monthly planning committee meetings via video conference or in person
- Ability to directly ask personal network and/or local businesses for cash and/or in-kind donations
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to remain positive and respectful working with others
- Ability or willingness to learn Google Drive to create, update and maintain documents related to event planning, organization and communication
Heartland Animal Shelter is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. FEIN 16-1617345. Heartland is a no-kill animal shelter in Wheeling, Illinois dedicated to finding permanent, loving homes for the dogs and cats in our care. Since 2002, Heartland Animal Shelter has saved well over 16,000 lives and we will continue to be advocates for homeless pets until no more adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized.
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About Heartland Animal Shelter
Location:
586 Palwaukee Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090, US
Mission Statement
To find permanent, loving homes for homeless animals and promote responsible pet ownership through education, community outreach and collatoration while maintaining respect and compassion for all creatures.
Description
Thank you for your support! Heartland Animal Shelter is always looking for energetic volunteers. Please visit our web site for details: www.heartlandanimalshelter.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
586 Palwaukee DriveWheeling, IL 60090
DATE POSTED
January 24, 2025
SKILLS
- Event Planning / Management
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Fundraising
- Business Development
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 22
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 4-6 hours per month.