Board of Directors

Ocean State Charity Events is governed by a volunteer three-member Board of Directors. Their experience, insight, and wisdom provide a value-added dimension to the organization.

Paul Donnelly – Founder, One Leg Up.  Himself an amputee, One Leg Up is a non-profit organization aimed at providing children with amputees the necessary care and prosthetics that they could not otherwise afford and to help them live a happier and healthier life!

Ross Hudson – An experienced advertising, marketing and public relations professional, Ross has spent more than 40 years in the business. He was a partner in the firm of Keegan, Hudson & Shansky, Executive Vice President at Hurley, Chandler & Chaffer, and is the owner and President of HCC/Hudson. He has provided marketing and copy support services to a diverse clientele with special emphasis on the business-to-business and financial sectors. He is a frequent contributor of local magazine articles and man about town columns and has published two books.

Core Beliefs

Mission Based Fundraising – Our guiding philosophy is simple, yet the most important! When a donor supports your cause because they know and understand the value of your Mission, they are more likely to become a long term donor. That’s how you build a base of sustaining revenue

 

Charitably Inclined Resources – When it comes to selecting memorabilia and other items for events, we work only with those companies who are charity based. That means that their sole orientation is understanding and assisting charities and their requirements

 

Demanding Criteria in Choice of Suppliers – We have strict requirements when it comes to our providers. Besides being charitably inclined they offer excellent choice, service and response. They can customize and will enthusiastically search out that atypical request. They work on consignment and stand behind their products with rock solid warranties and authentication. Problems?  No questions asked!

 

Expertise – Yes, it is an overused word, but after only a few minutes with us, you’ll know you’re dealing with true professionals backed by years of experience and satisfied clients.

 

PASSION!!!!!!  – Most importantly, passion is the driving force behind what we do, why we do it and how we do it. You’ll see this in our first conversation. You’ll also find it contagious.  Together as a team, we’ll take on the challenge of making your event the very best it can possibly be. In doing so we’ll aim to meet or exceed your fundraising goals.